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Darshan

 DARSHAN

  1. Darshan means philosophy. Major section of the Indian philosophy is known as Khatt Darshan (six systems of philosophy). These six are: Samkhya of Kapila, Yoga of Patanjali, Nyaya of Gautama, Visheshaka of Kannada, Purav Mimansa of Jaimani and Uttar Mimansa of Vyas. Gurbaani refers to these six system but considers them incomplete and even vague:

The six philosophoes are in vogue, but

Philosophy of Guru is incomprehensive. (Guru Granth Sahib, p. 360-61).

  1. DARSHAN

Literally, Darshan means: the source of sight i.e. ‘eye’. In the Sikh context it mean to see or to hear the Shabad (the Word).

In Sikhism, this term is used for having Darshan of Guru Granth Sahib and the Sangat (congregation) only.

The Persian word Didaar is almost equivalent of the Indian word Darshan; whereas Nadar, when used in religious context, means ‘Graceful glance of God’.

(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)