Why Shraddha Is Of Prime Importance In Hinduism?

Etymologically, the word Shraddha is derived from shrat, a root noun probably cognate with the English word ‘heart’, and dha to place; it would thus mean: “to put one’s heart on something”.’  Though generally the English word ‘faith’ is used to translate ‘shraddha’, it does not convey the same meaning. Here is a look at why Shraddha is of prime importance in Hinduism. Shraddha brings out

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