HAF's What's in a Word?
By Hindu American Foundation
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Description
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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| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
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Hindu teachings ≠ Scripture
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Spiritual traditions ≠ Religion
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Hindu lore ≠ Mythology
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Papa ≠ Sin
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Atman ≠ Soul
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Yajna ≠ Sacrifice
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Devas ≠ Gods
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Ishvara ≠ God
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Murti ≠ Idol
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Puja ≠ Worship
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Mar 04, 2025 |