darsana

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darsana

A student studies the six darsanas in a philosophy class.

Definition

Noun: 1. A viewpoint or philosophical system: In Indian philosophy, one of six orthodox schools of thought that present a systematic perspective on the nature of reality, the self, and the means to achieve liberation (moksha) from the cycle of karma and rebirth. 2. The act of seeing or insight: Derived from the Sanskrit root meaning 'to see', it implies a direct vision, insight, or revelation of truth, often associated with seeing a holy person or deity.

Usage
  • As a philosophical system:
    • The six classical darsanas of Hinduism include Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, and Vedanta.
    • He is studying the Samkhya darsana to understand its dualistic view of reality.
  • As a vision or insight:
    • Pilgrims sought darsana of the saint, believing his mere sight could bring blessings.
    • True darsana is not just physical sight but spiritual insight into the divine.
Advanced Usage
  • "to have darsana of": To receive the sight or audience of a revered figure, deity, or holy place.
    • Thousands of devotees waited for hours to have darsana of the Dalai Lama.
  • In a metaphorical sense: Used to describe achieving a profound intellectual or spiritual understanding.
    • After years of study, she felt she finally had a darsana of the text's true meaning.
Variants and Related Words
  • Darshan (noun): A common alternate transliteration of the same Sanskrit word, used interchangeably with .
    • The temple is famous for the morning darshan.
  • Darshanic (adjective, rare): Pertaining to or characteristic of a darsana.
    • The argument followed a darshanic line of reasoning.
Synonyms
  • Philosophical school: System, doctrine, viewpoint.
  • Vision: Sight, glimpse, audience, visitation (in a religious context).
  • Insight: Revelation, understanding, realization.
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Moksha: Liberation, the ultimate goal discussed in many .
  • Karma: The law of cause and effect, from which the seek release.
  • Sastra: A treatise or authoritative text, often expounding a .
darsana

A student studies the six darsanas in a philosophy class.

Noun
  1. (from the Sanskrit word for `to see') one of six orthodox philosophical systems or viewpoints on the nature of reality and the release from bondage to karma

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