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darshan
Definition of darshan
darshanim
\därˈshänə̇m, -shȯn-\: a preacher who expounds Jewish law or scriptures
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Origin and Etymology of darshan
Hebrew darshān interpreter, from darāsh to inquire, expound
darshan
Definition of darshan
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: a blessing held by various Hindus to consist in the viewing of an eminent person (as religious leader)
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Origin and Etymology of darshan
Hindi darśan, from Sanskrit darśsana act of seeing, view, from dṛś to see; akin to Greek derkesthai to look
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