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Every person leads a life irrespective of the civilization he belongs to. But every civilization has a characteristic way of living (जीवनशैली), which, as per that civilization’s convictions, is superior to the way other civilizations live. And the basis this characteristic way of living are the perspectives of life that the civilization is founded upon. And underlying the way of living and the perspectives of life are the perspectives about the world ie. vishwa dristhi (विश्वदृष्टी - worldview) and tattvajnana (तत्त्वज्ञान - foundational philosophy) that the civilization is founded upon. The world view and perspectives toward life held by the civilization tend to influence an individual’s relationships with other entities, which include all movable and immovable (चराचर) entities.

Every person leads a life irrespective of the civilization he belongs to. But every civilization has a characteristic way of living (जीवनशैली), which, as per that civilization’s convictions, is superior to the way other civilizations live. And the basis this characteristic way of living is forms the perspectives of life that the civilization is founded upon. And underlying the way of living and the perspectives of life are the perspectives about the world ie. vishwa dristhi (विश्वदृष्टी - worldview) and tattvajnana (तत्त्वज्ञान - foundational philosophy) that the civilization is founded upon. The world view and perspectives toward life held by the civilization tend to influence an individual’s relationships with other entities, which include all movable and immovable (चराचर) entities.

== Core Idea ==

 

 

== Core Idea of DharmaWiki ==

Dharmawiki lays the foundation in creating a universal forum and spearheading a campaign for bringing to light the numerous perspectives of [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|Sanatana Dharma]] expounded in the Vedic traditions.  

Dharmawiki lays the foundation in creating a universal forum and spearheading a campaign for bringing to light the numerous perspectives of [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|Sanatana Dharma]] expounded in the Vedic traditions.  

Padma Purana also reverberates the same concept.(1.19.335). Our primary efforts are to bring to light and present the unbiased dharmic perspectives on social, economic, political and cultural aspects presented in Shrutis, Smrtis, Puranas and Shastra granthas.  

Padma Purana also reverberates the same concept.(1.19.335). Our primary efforts are to bring to light and present the unbiased dharmic perspectives on social, economic, political and cultural aspects presented in Shrutis, Smrtis, Puranas and Shastra granthas.  

We strive to lay a strong foundation of religion, philosophy, ethics, codes of conduct, and common laws on which the reader may contemplate and build his/her character with more specialized principles suited to his/her intellectual and emotional temperament. It is directed to the building up of a character - pious, dutiful, strong, self reliant, upright, righteous, gentle and well-balanced - a character which will be that of a good man and a good citizen leading a [[Dharmik Lifestyle (धार्मिकजीवनविधानम्)|Dharmik Lifestyle]].

We strive to lay a strong foundation of religion, philosophy, ethics, codes of conduct, and common laws on which the reader may contemplate and build his/her character with more specialized principles suited to his/her intellectual and emotional temperament. It is directed to the building up of a character - pious, dutiful, strong, self reliant, upright, righteous, gentle and well-balanced - a character which will be that of a good man and a good citizen leading a [[Dharmik Lifestyle (धार्मिकजीवनविधानम्)|Dharmik Lifestyle]].<ref name=":0" />

=== लोकसङ्ग्रहम् || A Common Ground ===

=== लोकसङ्ग्रहम् || A Common Ground ===

As Yojakas (योजकाः । organizers) we aim to bring together the diversity of the intellectual thoughts, establishing the foundational unity (एकवाक्यता) in Bharatiya Shastra Granthas. It is inclusive enough to unite the most divergent forms of Hindu thought, but exclusive enough to leave outside it, forms of thought which divides humanity.  

As Yojakas (योजकाः । organizers) we aim to bring together the diversity of the intellectual thoughts, establishing the foundational unity (एकवाक्यता) in Bharatiya Shastra Granthas. It is inclusive enough to unite the most divergent forms of Hindu thought, but exclusive enough to leave outside it, forms of thought which divides humanity.  

Bharatiya Samskrtika Parampara stands unrivalled in the depth and splendour of its philosophy, while it yields to none in the purity of its ethical teachings and in the flexibility and varied adaptation of its rites and ceremonies. <blockquote>अमन्त्रमक्षरं नास्ति नास्ति मूलमनौषधम्‌ । अयोग्यः पुरुषो नास्ति योजकस्तत्र दुर्लभः॥ </blockquote>''There is no syllable which is not a mantra, no plant which is not of medicinal value, no person totally unworthy, but what is rare is the one who can facilitate or harness these to good use.''  

[[Bharatiya Samskrtika Parampara (भारतीयसांकृतिकपरम्परा)|Bharatiya Samskrtika Parampara]] stands unrivalled in the depth and splendour of its philosophy, while it yields to none in the purity of its ethical teachings and in the flexibility and varied adaptation of its rites and ceremonies. <blockquote>अमन्त्रमक्षरं नास्ति नास्ति मूलमनौषधम्‌ । अयोग्यः पुरुषो नास्ति योजकस्तत्र दुर्लभः॥ </blockquote>''There is no syllable which is not a mantra, no plant which is not of medicinal value, no person totally unworthy, but what is rare is the one who can facilitate or harness these to good use.''  

=== धर्मसारम् इदं जगत् || Universe is The Essence of Dharma ===

=== धर्मसारम् इदं जगत् || Universe is The Essence of Dharma ===

Our vision is to compile, discuss, promote, disperse and assimilate the dharmik knowledge seen in all aspects of the Universe and Life, enabling a scholar and novice to interact on a universal forum. We actively advocate a holistic approach towards life expounded in our traditional treatises for the betterment of the generations to come.  <blockquote>धर्माद् अर्थः प्रभवति धर्मात् प्रभवते सुखम् । धर्मेण लभ्यते सर्वं धर्मसारम् इदं जगत् ॥ [रा. ३.९.३०] (Ramayana 3.9.30) </blockquote>''From righteous duty wealth arises, from righteousness happiness will result, by righteous ways (of life) everything is attained. This universe (world) is the essence of dharma.''  

Our vision is to compile, discuss, promote, assimilate and disperse the dharmik knowledge seen in all aspects of the Universe and Life, enabling a scholar and novice to interact on a universal forum. We actively advocate a holistic approach towards life expounded in our traditional treatises for the betterment of the generations to come.  <blockquote>धर्माद् अर्थः प्रभवति धर्मात् प्रभवते सुखम् । धर्मेण लभ्यते सर्वं धर्मसारम् इदं जगत् ॥ [रा. ३.९.३०] (Ramayana 3.9.30) </blockquote>''From righteous duty wealth arises, from righteousness happiness will result, by righteous ways (of life) everything is attained. This universe (world) is the essence of dharma.''  

== Objectives ==

== Objectives ==

# Topics that are profound with esoteric insights of ancient seers provide an insight into the characteristics of the vedas and vedanta. Examples : Vidya (Brahmavidya, Bhumavidya, Panchagnividya), Mahavakyas, Yajna (Shrauta yajnas), Margas (Paths in life and for enlightenment) such as Pravritti and Nivritti, Shastras (Nyaya and Mimamsa).

# Topics that are profound with esoteric insights of ancient seers provide an insight into the characteristics of the vedas and vedanta. Examples : Vidya (Brahmavidya, Bhumavidya, Panchagnividya), Mahavakyas, Yajna (Shrauta yajnas), Margas (Paths in life and for enlightenment) such as Pravritti and Nivritti, Shastras (Nyaya and Mimamsa).

== Concept of Dharma  ==

== Scope of DharmaWiki ==

Dharma is the greatest and the most valuable contribution to humanity by Bharatavarsha, our beloved Motherland. On account of its antiquity, utility and universality the very mention of that word rouses the conscience of an individual in this land.<ref>Mandagadde, Rama Jois. (1997) ''Dharma : The Global Ethic''  Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan</ref> As proclaimed by numerous scholars Dharma is one of those Samskrit terms that defy all attempts at an exact rendering in English or any other tongue.<ref>Kane, Pandurang Vaman. (1930) ''History of Dharmasastra (Ancient and Medieval Religious and Civil Law), Volume 1.'' Poona : Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute</ref>   

DharmaWiki portal is a platform for like-minded people, to read, discuss and contribute to the knowledge base of the subjects of Hindu Dharma and Shastras discussed here. Generally speaking it is a public source of narratives for widely accepted knowledge systems of Vaidika Dharma or Sanatana Dharma. This article and topic contributions on this portal have the following features at present with a scope to expand with more thoughts in future.

 

# Articles and concepts are founded on the texts given by Maharshi Vedavyasa (Vedas and Vedanta) and other allied traditional literature (Smritis).

Ultimately it is Dharma which holds together all the entities of the Universe. <blockquote>धारणाद्धर्ममित्याहुर्धर्मो धारयते प्रजाः। यत्स्याद्धारणसंयुक्तं स धर्म इति निश्चयः॥ (Maha. Karn. 8.69.58)</blockquote>''That which supports, that which holds together the peoples (of the universe), that is Dharma''<ref>''Sanatana Dharma : An Advanced Textbook of Hindu Religion and Ethics''. (1903) Benares : The Board of Trustees, Central Hindu College</ref>

# This is not an encyclopedia. The topics discussed here include - religion, philosophy and to a certain extent pertinent historical aspects.  

# The subject of establishing timeframes (dating and chronology) of Vedas, vedic texts, or any other allied literature will not be attempted here.

# Articles should comprise of primary references from traditional texts with their sources attached and cited.

== Dharma Constituents ==

== Dharma Constituents ==

Manifold are the topics that have been included under the Vedas and Dharmashastras from very ancient times. From very ancient times '''''Truth''''' is exhalted above everything else. Rigveda (7.104.12) says <blockquote>सुविज्ञानं चिकितुषे जनाय सच्चासच्च वचसी पस्पृधाते । तयोर्यत्सत्यं यतरदृजीयस्तदित्सोमोऽवति हन्त्यासत् ॥१२॥</blockquote><blockquote>''True  speech and false speech run a race against each other. Soma protects out of the two what is true and what is very straight-forward and strikes down what is false.'' </blockquote>The conception of ''rta'' in the Rigveda is a sublime one and is the germ of the later doctrine of the rule of dharma. The Dharmasutras of Gautama, Baudhayana, Apastamba, and Vasishta deal in greater or less detail principally the following subjects:

Manifold are the topics that have been included under the Vedas and Dharmashastras from very ancient times. From very ancient times '''''Truth''''' is exhalted above everything else. Rigveda (7.104.12) says <blockquote>सुविज्ञानं चिकितुषे जनाय सच्चासच्च वचसी पस्पृधाते । तयोर्यत्सत्यं यतरदृजीयस्तदित्सोमोऽवति हन्त्यासत् ॥१२॥</blockquote><blockquote>''True  speech and false speech run a race against each other. Soma protects out of the two what is true and what is very straight-forward and strikes down what is false.'' </blockquote>The conception of ''rta'' in the Rigveda is a sublime one and is the germ of the later doctrine of the rule of dharma. The Dharmasutras of Gautama, Baudhayana, Apastamba, and Vasishta deal in greater or less detail principally the following subjects:

      

      

* '''Shanti prakriya''' (rites for propitiating planets)}}  

* '''Shanti prakriya''' (rites for propitiating planets)}}  

From the above list it can be understood that the concept of Dharma is a far reaching one, embracing the whole life of man. The propounders of Dharmashastra meant by Dharma not a creed or religion but a mode of life or a code of conduct, which regulated a man's work and activities as a member of society and as an individual. Dharma was intended to bring about the gradual development of a man and enable him to reach what was deemed to be the goal of human existence. From this standpoint various divisions of dharma were suggested. Classification of dharma was primarily based on Shrutis (Vedic texts and rites) and Smritis (Classes and Stages of life), thus exist

From the above list it can be understood that the concept of Dharma is a far reaching one, embracing the whole life of man. The propounders of Dharmashastra meant by Dharma not a creed or religion but a mode of life or a code of conduct, which regulated a man's work and activities as a member of society and as an individual. Dharma was intended to bring about the gradual development of a man and enable him to reach what was deemed to be the goal of human existence. From this standpoint various divisions of dharma were suggested.  

 

Aptly, in modern thought processes, the dharmic paradigm encompasses<ref>Rajiv Malhotra. (2011) ''[[Being Different]]''</ref>

Aptly, in modern thought processes, the dharmic paradigm encompasses<ref>Rajiv Malhotra. (2011) ''[[Being Different]]''</ref>

#integral unity ('''dharmik tattvajnana''')

#integral unity ('''dharmik tattvajnana''')