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is the 1995 version of revolt against modern world ok to read or is it badly translated? how much do translations matter in general?

>> No.21744571

learn Sanskrit

>> No.21744575

>>21744560
> how much do translations matter in general?
A lot. Think about an interpreter. Would you like a stuttering faggot or a well-spoken guy?

>> No.21744580

>>21744560
research the translator, read their prefaces. Compare and contrast.

>> No.21744582

>>21744580
usually i just check to see if the translator is jewish or not

>> No.21744585

>>21744582
There are some good Jewish translators, though.

>> No.21745574

>>21744560
Isn't there only one English translation of that book?

>> No.21745578

>>21744580
research his early life