darshan

American  

[dahr-shuhn, dahr-shahn, dahr-shuhn] / ˈdɑr ʃən, dɑrˈʃɑn, ˈdɑr ʃən /

noun

Judaism.

• darshanim,
  plural
• darshans
  plural

1. a preacher or teacher of Aggadah or Halakhah in a synagogue.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• darshanim
  plural
• darshans
  plural

Etymology

Origin of darshan

1915–20; < Hebrew darshān, akin to dārash interpret, expound

Example Sentences

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darshan darshans

It’s like the concept of darshan in Hinduism, whereby we are blessed by being able to see the gods who, as a result of our seeing them, become more god-like.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 23, 2018

Shortly before the 1997 one, John Major and Tony Blair both visited the north London temple, seeking darshan and the votes of Britain’s 500,000 Hindus.

From Economist ● Feb. 19, 2015

This is an example, it turns out, of a Hindu practice, darshan, meaning to lay eyes on or to behold.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 4, 2011

What happens is called by Indians darshan, communion.

From Time Magazine Archive

I went to the Banke Bihari, where there was a darshan each day—the curtains were opened for a moment to give a glimpse of the deity, which is a great blessing.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

Hugh says his relationship with his girlfriend had a "new quality" after the special darshans but it was shortlived because Bhagwan sent him to a farm 400 miles away.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2018