Significance of Printed edition
Synonyms: Print version
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Hindu concept of 'Printed edition'
In Hinduism, "Printed edition" denotes published versions of texts like the Susruta Samhita and Kamasutra, which exhibit variations from original manuscripts, reflecting discrepancies in textual transmission and interpretation.
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 2: Nidanasthana
(1) Published versions of the Susruta Samhita that may include variations from the original manuscript copies.[1]
From: Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India)
(1) Refers to the published versions of the Kamasutra that contain varying numbers of aphorisms, highlighting discrepancies in textual transmission.[2]
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) The published versions of the text, with the verse numbering of printed editions followed where available, although such numbering can sometimes be inconsistent.[3]
The concept of Printed edition in local and regional sources
The term "Printed edition" denotes a specific text version utilized for comparison purposes with other texts, highlighting its importance as a tangible resource in textual analysis and scholarly discussion.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) This refers to a version of the text, and it is one of the resources used to compare the texts.[4]