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Line 45: + + + + + + + + − DharmaWiki portal is a platform for like-minded people, to read, discuss and contribute to the knowledge base of the subjects based on Sanatana Dharma and Shastras discussed here. Generally speaking it is a public source of narratives for widely accepted knowledge base of Vaidika Dharma or Sanatana Dharma. The article and topic contributions on this portal adhere to the following characteristics at present with a scope to diversify with more insights in future.+ − # '''संप्रदायसिद्धविषयः॥ Sampradayasiddha vishya''': Handed down from generations this dharmika tradition belonged to the people of Bharatavarsha and it is our right as well as duty to protect and proliferate it. + − # '''व्यासकृति व्यवस्था ॥ Vyasakrti vyavastha''' : Articles and concepts adhere to the texts given by Maharshi Vedavyasa (Vedas and Vedanta) and other allied traditional literature (Smritis).+ − # '''विश्वकोशः न ॥ Not an encyclopedia''' : The topics discussed here primarily include the vast arena of Hindu practices, faith and beliefs, tenets, idealogies, philosophy and to a certain extent pertinent historical aspects. The goal is that topics for articles are well chosen based on their relevance and are written in a comprehensive manner. + − − # '''अननुवादनीयता ॥ Non-translatability''' : English or any language is grossly insufficient to explain the numerous nuances of the divine language Samskrit. Hence words such as Moksha translated as 'liberation' or 'release from bondage' do not exactly stand for Moksha. Hence such words, viz., atma, karma, moksha, sat, chit, etc are used as is in the narratives. − − # '''संस्कृतमूलम् ॥ Original Samskrit Sources''' : Articles contain the original samskrit references from traditional texts (Vedas, Vaidika Vangmaya, Puranas, Itihasas etc) with their sources cited to enable anyone with knowledge of Samskrit to verify personally and make their interpretations. Interdisciplinary interpretations, extrapolations, psychoanalysis are strongly discouraged here. − # '''भारतीयप्रज्ञा ॥ Bharatiya Prajna''' : Reference to indigenous research heritage of Bharatavarsha is advocated as opposed to that originating from western sources. Narratives include prose quotations, slokas, and mantras available in samskrit texts along with basic translation to place the perspective before the reader. Research work done by students, academic paper presentations, poster presentations, and conference proceedings of revered scholars are explored and used for references. − − # '''पुरुषार्थदृष्टिः''' '''॥ Purushartha Drshti''' : Revitalize the society to perform activities for Purusharthas and not for Svartha (selfishness). − # '''रचनासौष्ठवम् ॥ Towards Diligence''' : The quality goals of narratives compiled here include : good research (after svadhaya) maintaining depth of the subject, towards comprehensiveness, consistency. It is to be noted that the articles are foundational to provide a discussion platform and they are gradually refined over time with more scholarly inputs. − + + + Line 72:
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# Lucid presentation of ancient practices such as Nityakarmas ([[Aupasana (औपासनः)|Aupasana]] and [[Agnihotra (अग्निहोत्रम्)|Agnihotra]]) serve as reference manuals (of conventional practices) to promote their revitalization in the society.
# Lucid presentation of ancient practices such as Nityakarmas ([[Aupasana (औपासनः)|Aupasana]] and [[Agnihotra (अग्निहोत्रम्)|Agnihotra]]) serve as reference manuals (of conventional practices) to promote their revitalization in the society.
# 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 (भूमविद्या)|Bhumavidya]], [[Panchagnividya (पञ्चाग्निविद्या)|Panchagnividya]]), Mahavakyas, Yajna ([[Srauta Yajnas (श्रौतयज्ञाः)|Shrauta yajnas]]), Margas (Paths in life and for enlightenment) such as [[Pravrtti (प्रवृत्तिः)|Pravritti]] and [[Nivrtti (निवृत्तिः)|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 (भूमविद्या)|Bhumavidya]], [[Panchagnividya (पञ्चाग्निविद्या)|Panchagnividya]]), Mahavakyas, Yajna ([[Srauta Yajnas (श्रौतयज्ञाः)|Shrauta yajnas]]), Margas (Paths in life and for enlightenment) such as [[Pravrtti (प्रवृत्तिः)|Pravritti]] and [[Nivrtti (निवृत्तिः)|Nivritti]], Shastras (Nyaya and Mimamsa).
== Basis of Dharmawiki ==
DharmaWiki portal is a platform for like-minded people, to read, discuss and contribute to the knowledge base of the subjects based on Sanatana Dharma and Shastras discussed here. Generally speaking it is a public source of narratives for widely accepted knowledge base of Vaidika Dharma or Sanatana Dharma. The article and topic contributions on this portal are built keeping in mind the following aspects.
* '''संप्रदायसिद्धविषयः ॥ Sampradayasiddha vishya''': Handed down from generations this dharmika tradition belonged to the people of Bharatavarsha and it is our right as well as duty to protect and proliferate it.
* '''मूलसिद्धान्तसमैक्यता ॥ Integral Unity of Sanatana Dharma''' : Narratives highlight the rich diversity of various traditions with emphasis on the integral unity of core principles of Sanatana Dharma.
* '''पुरुषार्थदृष्टिः''' '''॥ Purushartha Drshti''' : Revitalize the society to perform activities for Purusharthas and not for Svartha (selfishness).
* '''अननुवादनीयता ॥ Non-translatability''' : English or any language is grossly insufficient to explain the numerous nuances of the divine language Samskrit. Hence words such as Moksha translated as 'liberation' or 'release from bondage' do not exactly stand for Moksha. Hence such words, viz., atma, karma, moksha, sat, chit, etc are used as is in the narratives.
* '''रचनासौष्ठवम् ॥ Towards Diligence''' : The quality goals of narratives compiled here include : good research (after svadhaya) maintaining depth of the subject, towards comprehensiveness and consistency. It is to be noted that the articles are foundational to provide a discussion platform and they are gradually refined over time with more scholarly inputs.
== Scope of DharmaWiki ==
== Scope of DharmaWiki ==
The article and topic contributions on this portal have the following additional points with an aim to include more insights in future.
# '''कालानुक्रमणिका न ॥ No Dating or Chronology of Texts''' : The subject of establishing timeframes of Vedas, vedic texts, or any other allied literature will not be attempted here.
# '''भारतीय विद्वत्समीक्षा ॥ Bharat's Scholarly Views''' : The field of "Indology", which developed in the past 300 years and is largely controlled till date by western academia, is now presented here with perspectives of traditional Bharat's academia to dispel myths created by western indoctrination. Narratives include prose quotations, slokas, and mantras available in samskrit texts along with basic translation to place the perspective before the reader. Research work done by students, academic paper presentations, poster presentations, and conference proceedings of revered scholars are explored and used for references.
# '''संस्कृतमूलम् ॥ Original Samskrit Sources''' : Articles contain the original samskrit references from traditional texts (Vedas, Vaidika Vangmaya, Puranas, Itihasas etc) with their sources cited to enable anyone with knowledge of Samskrit to verify personally and make their interpretations. Interdisciplinary extrapolations, psychoanalysis are strongly discouraged here.
# '''कालानुक्रमणिका न ॥ No Dating or Chronology of Texts''' : The subject of establishing timeframes of Vedas, vedic texts, or any other allied literature will not be attempted here.
# '''भारतीय विद्वत्समीक्षा ॥ Bharat's Scholarly Views''' : The field of "Indology", which developed in the past 300 years and is largely controlled till date by western academia, is now presented here with perspectives of traditional Bharat's academia to dispel myths created by western indoctrination.
# '''मूलसिद्धान्तसमैक्यता ॥ Integral Unity of Sanatana Dharma''' : Narratives highlight the rich diversity of various traditions with emphasis on the integral unity of core principles of Sanatana Dharma.
== Dharma Constituents ==
== Dharma Constituents ==
A common territory and common values of life evolved and cherished by the people of [[Bharatvarsha|Bharatavarsha]] by far have welded the people of this sacred land into a nation bound by the system of values of life. There are many main and subsidiary values, traditions and customs but all of them within the framework of [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|Sanatana Dharma]]. Universal acceptance that 'Dharma' bears the Universe and holds entities together (Maha. Karn. 8.69.58) is the moral binding factor of different people of Bharatavarsha. A few important values may be summarized here <ref name=":2" /> {{div col|colwidth=30em}}
A common territory and common values of life evolved and cherished by the people of [[Bharatvarsha|Bharatavarsha]] by far have welded the people of this sacred land into a nation bound by the system of values of life. There are many main and subsidiary values, traditions and customs but all of them within the framework of [[Sanatana Dharma (सनातनधर्मः)|Sanatana Dharma]]. Universal acceptance that 'Dharma' bears the Universe and holds entities together (Maha. Karn. 8.69.58) is the moral binding factor of different people of Bharatavarsha. A few important values may be summarized here.<ref name=":2" />
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# Duty towards others
# Duty towards others
# A Code of Conduct: Samanya Dharma (for all human beings) and Raja Dharma (Duty of Rulers)
# A Code of Conduct: Samanya Dharma (for all human beings) and Raja Dharma (Duty of Rulers)
# Sacrifice (Tyaga)
# Sacrifice (Tyaga)
# World is one Family (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam)
# World is one Family (Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam)
{{div col end}}Aptly, in modern thought processes, the dharmika paradigm encompasses<ref>Rajiv Malhotra. (2011) ''[[Being Different]]''</ref>
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Aptly, in modern thought processes, the dharmika paradigm encompasses<ref>Rajiv Malhotra. (2011) ''[[Being Different]]''</ref>
#integral unity ('''dharmika tattvajnana''')
#integral unity ('''dharmika tattvajnana''')
#perspective of life ('''dharmika jeevan drishti''')
#perspective of life ('''dharmika jeevan drishti''')