HAF’s What’s in a Word?
by Hindu American Foundation
July 15, 2025 9:00 pm
What’s in a word? A lot actually. English words like idol, god, and sacrifice are often used—without careful consideration—to translate Sanskrit words common in Hindu Dharmas. In doing so, quite a bit gets lost in translation.
So what can we do about it? Educate!
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