India under Modi has been silent about the
US–Israel attack to date. Ironically, the very name India, along with Hind,
Hindu, and Hindi, carries a linguistic link to ancient Persia
(today’s Iran).
The Sanskrit word Sindhu (Indus River) became Hindu/Hind in Persian because Persians pronounced the “s”
as “h.” The Greeks later turned it into Indos,
which eventually became India.
Historically, there was also no single religion called “Hinduism.” The
term Hindu was originally a geographical label for people living
beyond the Indus. Many traditions were better described as Sanatana Dharma – the eternal way.
In
other words, even the modern name “Hinduism” is linguistically linked to Persia.
Peace, anas
Note : The link Sindhu → Hind → India is a small reminder of a much deeper Persia–India civilizational connection spanning trade, culture, and ideas for over two millennia.
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