According to Al-Biruni, what were the barriers that obstructed his understanding?
Al-Biruni was aware of the problems that he could face during his travel. He felt that many barriers obstructed his understanding. These barriers can be studied as under : The first barrier was that of the language. He found a lot of difference between Sanskrit and Arabic or Persian. He found it hard to translate ideas and concepts of one language into another. Secondly, he found a lot of difference in religious beliefs and practices. The third barrier was the self-absorption and insularity of the local population.
