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Expiation vs Naraka - What's the difference?

expiation | naraka |

As a noun expiation

is an act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.

As a proper noun naraka is

(hinduism|sikhism|jainism|and|buddhism) the underworld or hell according to hinduism, sikhism, jainism and buddhism, where souls are sent for the expiation of their sins.

expiation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An act of atonement for a sin or wrongdoing.
  • (obsolete) The act of expiating or stripping off; plunder; pillage.
  • * Daniel
    • This ravenous expiation of the state.

    Synonyms

    * atonement, propitiation

    Related terms

    * expiate

    naraka

    English

    (wikipedia Naraka)

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • (Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, and, Buddhism) The underworld or Hell according to Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism, where souls are sent for the expiation of their sins.