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The articles or narratives are not a random collection of topics. They are carefully thought out reflections of topics pertaining to present day with references in our age old tradition. Narratives present the foundational aspects of ancient texts and explain their relevance to contemporary days. The structure is built in lines of Wikipedia to enable easy categorization and organization of the subject matter. Several books both ancient and contemporary are consulted for their views. Since presenting a huge amount of information is difficult for one person, the team selects and works on the individual topics as per their flair and competence. Many articles are written by one person which are modified, in the next step, by perhaps 5 other people, to supplement and complement with necessary citations and Samskrit references.  

The articles or narratives are not a random collection of topics. They are carefully thought out reflections of topics pertaining to present day with references in our age old tradition. Narratives present the foundational aspects of ancient texts and explain their relevance to contemporary days. The structure is built in lines of Wikipedia to enable easy categorization and organization of the subject matter. Several books both ancient and contemporary are consulted for their views. Since presenting a huge amount of information is difficult for one person, the team selects and works on the individual topics as per their flair and competence. Many articles are written by one person which are modified, in the next step, by perhaps 5 other people, to supplement and complement with necessary citations and Samskrit references.  

Articles consist of compilation of viewpoints of authoritative scholars of the subject (Maharshi Vedavyasa, Philosophy given by Rishis, different Vedanta interpreters etc) and do not belong to the author of the article. Oftentimes, a long time, perhaps running into years, after the base article is made by the original author, additions and fine tuning of the article takes place.  Although numerous subjects and topics are dealt with under the vast umbrella of Sanatana Dharma, the primary focus, in this phase one, is to present as many foundational articles as possible to build a platform where scholars and novices can interact on a topic and learn.  

Articles consist of compilation of viewpoints of authoritative scholars of the subject (Maharshi Vedavyasa, Philosophy given by Rishis, different Vedanta interpreters etc) and ideas presented do not belong to the author of the article. Oftentimes, a long time, perhaps running into years, after the base article is made by the original author, additions and fine tuning of the article takes place.  Although numerous subjects and topics are dealt with under the vast umbrella of Sanatana Dharma, the primary focus, in this phase one, is to present as many foundational articles as possible to build a platform where scholars and novices can interact on a topic, discuss, learn, practice and disseminate.  

Articles are of three categories, complete, partially complete and those having a great scope for expansion.  

Articles are of three categories, complete, partially complete and those having a great scope for expansion.

== Guidelines for Authors and Editors ==

== Guidelines for Authors and Editors ==

Authors and editors should present their  

Authors on this portal are essentially like-minded registered users with a passion to contribute their role in maintaining Sanatana Dharma for the generations to come. 

 

Unregistered IP addresses are unregistered users who are usually visiting the site either to learn or engage in debate about a topic on the Discussion and Talk tabs of that topic. Unregistered users, at this juncture, are restricted to edit the article or narratives. To preserve the original writing style and line of thought of the author, to reduce insertions and duplication of data, to prevent vandalism, restriction of editing rights to unregistered users is practiced. Users can however, present their thoughts, views, references, video links, blog references, images etc on the Discussion or Talk pages. The guidelines for Guest Authors are given in under a separate heading. Users can potentially become Guest Authors on the site by sending an email to the moderators of DharmaWiki portal with such request. Upon acceptance they can contribute articles or narratives within the framework of DharmaWiki policies. With reference to the quality of the articles, following guidelines are to be adhered by DharmaWiki authors and editors

* content should be crisply summarized and verifiable by referencing reliable sources

* content should be crisply summarized and verifiable by referencing reliable sources

* topics should be related to Vedas, Hindu traditions, shastras etc

* topics should be related to Vedas, Hindu traditions, shastras etc. Subjects such as films, fiction books, novels, games, politics, stocks and investments etc are not included on this portal

* copying and closely paraphrasing a copyrighted material has to be avoided

* copying and closely paraphrasing a copyrighted material is not allowed

* all copyrighted material should be presented after taking permission from the appropriate author or contributor

* all copyrighted material should be presented after taking permission from the appropriate author or contributor

* avoid controversial and contentious statements about any topic  

* controversial and contentious statements about any topic should be avoided

* avoid personal and pointed reference to any other faith or community 

* personal and pointed reference to any other faith or community is not allowed 

We welcome like-minded scholars, academicians, research students, philosophers, and other general users to participate in our endeavors to reclaim our heritage and bring back tradition into mainstream focus. We request one and all to contribute to the topics by giving their views and debating on the Talk and Discussion tabs of a particular page.

We welcome like-minded scholars, academicians, research students, philosophers, and other general users to participate in our endeavors to reclaim our heritage and bring back tradition into mainstream focus. We request one and all to contribute to the topics by giving their views and debating on the Talk and Discussion tabs of a particular page.