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Significance of Original text

The term "Original text" encompasses various meanings across different fields. In Vaishnavism, it pertains to the foundational poetic and scriptural sources reflecting the Supreme Lord's identity and the Alvar’s songs. In Puranas and Natyashastra, it signifies essential writings on spiritual practices and the first Ramayana by Valmiki, respectively. Other contexts include references in Kavya, Vedanta, Dharmashastra, and Buddhism, all emphasizing the importance of authentic versions and primary documents for accurate translation and interpretation.1
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Synonyms: First version, Base text

In Dutch: Originele tekst; In Finnish: Alkuperäinen teksti; In Spanish: Texto original; In German: Originaltext; In Swedish: Originaltext; In Malay: Teks asal; In French: Texte original

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Buddhist concept of 'Original text'

Hindu concept of 'Original text'

The concept of Original text in local and regional sources