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Mistranslation of Sanskrit Words: Misunderstanding and Absurdity
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Mistranslation of Sanskrit Words: Misunderstanding and Absurdity

Western scholars and Indologists fail to grasp the essence of Hindu philosophy and history because despite their best attempts, words in Sanskrit are often non-translatable and meanings depend heavily upon context. Given their narrow-minded approach, while also accounting for personal biases, even the nearest translation in another language subverts the essence of the original text.