darshan

noun (1)

dar·shan | \ ˈdärshən\

plural darshanim\ därˈshänə̇m , -shȯn- \

Definition of darshan

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a preacher who expounds Jewish law or scriptures

darshan

noun (2)

dar·shan | \ ˈdärshən, ˈdər-\

plural -s

Definition of darshan (Entry 2 of 2)

: a blessing held by various Hindus to consist in the viewing of an eminent person (as religious leader)

History and Etymology for darshan

Noun (1)

Hebrew darshān interpreter, from darāsh to inquire, expound

Noun (2)

Hindi darśan, from Sanskrit darśsana act of seeing, view, from dṛś to see; akin to Greek derkesthai to look

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