I. ˈdärshən noun
( plural darsha·nim därˈshänə̇m, -shȯn-)
Etymology: Hebrew darshān interpreter, from darāsh to inquire, expound
: a preacher who expounds Jewish law or scriptures
II. ˈdärshən, ˈdər- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Hindi darśan, from Sanskrit darśsana act of seeing, view, from dṛś to see; akin to Greek derkesthai to look — more at dragon
: a blessing held by various Hindus to consist in the viewing of an eminent person (as religious leader)