Questions tagged [interpolation]
For discussing late additions in Hindu scriptures such as the Mahabharata which by their own admission have been edited and new content added especially during the colonial era and by numerous authors, writers and redactors over several generations spanning several centuries.
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What are the valid and foolproof methods of determining whether a certain scripture is interpolated or not?
It is believed that certain Hindu Scriptures (specially portions of some of the Puranas) were interpolated on a date much after its original creation.
Such interpolated texts are often used by small ...
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Is the Uttara Kanda of the Srimad Valmiki Ramayana interpolated?
The Valmiki Ramayana consists of 7 Kandas. The last chapter called the Uttara Kanda is considered an interpolation, added in later time? Does the the Uttara Kanda mentions about sakas or Greeks? Is it ...
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Is it a sin to alter or tamper with scriptures?
If a person interpolates scriptures with a good intent e.g., by replacing offending/controversial words/verses that are not current with the times, but doesn't disclose the modifications to maintain ...
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Is prana shakthi a form of Saraswathi according to scriptures?
Today, I heard from a person that the following picture of ma Saraswathi has some deep interpretation according to scriptures.
We can see that goddess has hamsa ...
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Is Shanti Parva an interpolation in the Mahabharata? [closed]
In the translation of Mahabharata by K. M. Ganguli, we see a paragraph note in the page which states:
The Santi Parva is a huge interpolation in the Mahabharata, in the
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Depicting Mahabharata (and other scriptures) misleadingly [duplicate]
Most common people don't know Sanskrit, and aren't interested in reading scriptures. They learn Itihasa & Purana from elders or watching TV e.g. B.R.Chopra's Mahabharat, or Ramanand Sagar's ...
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Kalki Purana, who actually wrote it?
Before reading this, I just want to mention that I am a Hindu myself and I have the utmost respect for my Hinduism
The document called Kalki Puran does not feel real. It almost feels like a hoax. ...
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How does one deal with contradiction in scriptures?
There are many scriptures which contain contradictory verses.
If a scripture has contradictions (For eg Manusmriti statement on women which are both good and later on questionable) does that mean it ...
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Was Vishnu Sahasranama, a part of Anusasana Parva of Mahabharata, or a later day addition?
According to the material available in the Internet, Anushāsanaparva is not a part of original Mahabharata. If the above material is correct, then Vishnu Sahasranama, which is a part of ...
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