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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 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 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 of the project, 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 scope for expansion. Fair representation, is made of the philosophies and ideologies of different sampradayas of Bharatavarsha and their congruence in the ocean of Sanatana Dharma in these articles. 

== NPOV Versus POV ==

== DharmaWiki Point of View ==

DharmaWiki articles are written from a traditional dharmik point-of-view (POV) fairly and proportionately representing the scholarly views in the primary texts and recent publications on numerous topics presented in the ancient texts of Sanatana Dharma. Open source material is used within the framework of DharmaWiki policies.  

DharmaWiki articles are written from a traditional dharmik point-of-view (POV) fairly and proportionately, as far as possible, representing the scholarly views in the primary texts and recent publications on numerous topics presented in the ancient texts of Sanatana Dharma. Open source material is used within the framework of DharmaWiki policies.  

== Guidelines for Authors and Editors ==

== Guidelines for 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. Subjects such as films, fiction books, novels, games, politics, stocks and investments, biographies etc are not included on this portal

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

* copying and closely paraphrasing a copyrighted material is not allowed

* copying and closely paraphrasing a copyrighted material is not allowed

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

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

* refrain from spending excessive time to achieve perfection of the article as the subject is vast  

* refrain from spending excessive time to achieve perfection of the article as the subject is vast  

* check the article for appropriate links and citations 

* check the article for appropriate format, editing and technical specifications 

* be mindful of the language, choice of words used, clarity of thought presented as this forum reaches all parts of the globe 

* be mindful of the language, choice of words used, clarity of thought presented as this forum reaches all parts of the globe 

* subject and topics are presented after discussions within the team 

* subject and topics are presented after discussions within the team 

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.