Non-Translatable Sanskrit words
This Article is based on the article[1] by Shri Rajiv Malhotra.
| Sanskrit Word | Not Equal To | English Word | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brahman (ब्रह्म) | Is Not Equal To | God | |
| Atman (आत्मा) | Is Not Equal To | Soul | |
| Dharma (धर्म) | Is Not Equal To | Religion | |
| Murti (मूर्ति) | Is Not Equal To | Idol | |
| Hrishi (ऋषि) | Is Not Equal To | Saint | |
| Yogi (योगी) | Is Not Equal To | Saint | |
| Avatar (अवतार) | Is Not Equal To | Prophet | |
| Moksha (मोक्ष) | Is Not Equal To | Salvation | |
| Karma (कर्म) | Is Not Equal To | Suffering | |
| Yajna (यज्ञ) | Is Not Equal To | Sacrifice | |
| Devata (देवता) | Is Not Equal To | Pagan God | |
| Shakti or Kundalini (शक्ति या कुण्डलिनी) | Is Not Equal To | Holy Spirit | |
| Jaati or Varna | Is Not Equal To | Caste | |
- ↑ https://rajivmalhotra.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/SanskritNonTranslatables.pdf Authored by: Rajiv Malhotra