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Darshan

Darshan

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A male first name used in South Asia, especially India
  • proper noun
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  • This simple practice, called Darshan, is what the Dalai Lama passed on to me to uplift me in my journey as a spiritual guide and teacher for those who are in deep distress.
  • Uncle Darshan

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Examples

  • There she first met Westerners and started to give darshan.

    Blog text (7)

  • When you feel someone taking your hands, open your eyes and begin the Darshan.

    Academic text (2001)

  • There is a constant line of people outside who want to have Bannu's darshan.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Darshan is the beneficial glow that comes from being in the presence of a great spiritual leader (or holy place or object).

    Blog text (3)

  • Ana brought the day to an end with a ritual in which we stood together in a circle and looked deeply into each other's eyes (a Hindu practice called Darshan).

    Academic text (2001)

  • Justices are treated with great deference and respect, but by contrast, TV and movie stars -- especially those considered very friendly and accessible -- can be overwhelmed by people's desire for darshan.

    Blog text (3)

  • Darshan is a popular name among my friends in Darshan, India.

  • My little brother, Darshan, loves to play cricket in the neighborhood.

  • At the festival, many families named Darshan came to celebrate together.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Darshan comes from the Sanskrit word darshana, which means 'sight' or 'vision'. In South Asia it also means 'seeing' a holy person or image, so families often choose Darshan to give the child a sense of clear vision, wisdom, or a blessed meeting.