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Added English / Hindi Language Toggle

🕉️ मोक्ष — Devlog v0.0.9 द्विभाषी मोक्ष — English / Hindi Language Toggle Issue: #36 · Milestone: v0.1 Labels: UI · accessibility · enhancement क्यों मोक्ष अब तक केवल हिंदी में था। README में स्पष्ट लिखा था — "For now its only for hindi users who deeply understand hindu philosophy." पर यह एक सीमा थी, विशेषता नहीं। खेल की सारी यंत्रिकी — प्रारब्ध , वैराग्य , समर्पण — गहरे शास्त्रीय अर्थ रखती है।…

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The game, initially available only in Hindi, has introduced a toggle for English and Hindi languages following issue #36. This enhancement aims to make the game accessible to non-Hindi speaking players deeply versed in Hindu philosophy. The developers recognize that the translation of content is not the primary focus, but rather, opening the door to a deeper understanding of the philosophy.

The translation process ensures that no changes are made to the essence of the mantra, which inherently conveys the path to spiritual enlightenment. The translation process is designed to be non-intrusive, with alerts being rendered at runtime ensuring no mixed-language UI or crashes. The translation is stored in a language-independent way, allowing for easy updates and improvements to the content in both languages.

The developers have also addressed various accessibility issues, including ensuring screen readers can detect language changes, padding inconsistencies, and font compatibility, thereby improving the overall user experience for all players.

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