Religious Studies GCSE
Darshan
What Darshan means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Darshan
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A spiritual connection achieved by devotees through representations of the divine, which make the divine accessible and aid concentration.
Topics that use Darshan
- Hinduism - 3.1.4.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
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