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Significance of Primary source

The concept of a Primary source varies across different fields and traditions. In Tibetan Buddhism, it encompasses original texts published in India for scholarly access. Purana attributes primary sources to Vishnu's existence, while Ayurveda focuses on original medical texts in languages like Sanskrit and Pali. Shaivism emphasizes foundational texts for its doctrines, and Dharmashastra includes both primary and secondary materials related to dharma. In Theravada, significant Buddhist literature serves as primary sources, while Indian history refers to original documents or manuscripts crucial for research. Science defines primary sources as origins of specific biological data.

Synonyms: Original source, Direct source, Main source, Principal source

In Dutch: Primaire bron; In Finnish: Ensisijainen lähde; In Spanish: Fuente primaria; In German: Primäre Quelle; In Malay: Sumber utama; In Swedish: Primär källa; In French: Source primaire

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Hindu concept of 'Primary source'

The concept of Primary source in local and regional sources

The concept of Primary source in scientific sources