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heresy meaning in Sanskrit

मिथ्यादृष्टि mithyādṛṣṭi

/ˈhɛɹəsi/

heresy in Sanskrit: मिथ्यादृष्टि (mithyādṛṣṭi), पाषण्ड (pāṣaṇḍa). In English, heresy means a doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.

Sanskrit words for heresy

dissension from religious dogma
मिथ्यादृष्टि mithyādṛṣṭi, पाषण्ड pāṣaṇḍa

English meaning of heresy

  1. noun A doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.
  2. noun A controversial or unorthodox opinion held by a member of a group, as in politics, philosophy or science.

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Questions about heresy in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of heresy in Sanskrit?
Heresy in Sanskrit is मिथ्यादृष्टि (mithyādṛṣṭi), पाषण्ड (pāṣaṇḍa).
heresy इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Heresy: मिथ्यादृष्टि (mithyādṛṣṭi), पाषण्ड (pāṣaṇḍa).
What does heresy mean in English?
Heresy means a doctrine held by a member of a religion at variance or conflict with established religious beliefs.

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