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Stage 1 of 3
darshana
Sanskrit · ancient
"sight, vision"
from a root meaning 'to see', denoting vision or sight
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Stage 2 of 3
darshan
Hindi · medieval
"the auspicious viewing of a deity or holy person"
narrowed to mean the auspicious viewing of a deity or holy person
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Stage 3 of 3
darshan
English · 19th-20th c.
"the beholding of a deity, revered person, or sacred object"
adopted in English writing on Hindu religious practice
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