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The term "vision" has multiple meanings. Primarily, it refers to the act or power of seeing, the process by which light entering the eye is converted into electrical signals transmitted to the brain. It can also describe something seen in a dream, trance, or ecstasy, often interpreted as a supernatural appearance conveying a revelation.1

In a religious context, vision can be a profound insight into life's meaning, received through sudden illuminations rather than logical deduction. Major religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam understand revelation as a divine message communicated to a chosen spokesperson. These revelations can occur through various means, including auditory phenomena, subjective visions, dreams, and ecstasies.2

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