TRUST & TRANSPARENCY

Editorial charter

Sanātana is an educational map of Hindu textual and living traditions. Comprehensiveness must never come at the cost of accuracy, attribution or respect.

01

No fabricated scripture

Generated summaries are never presented as original verses. A page states clearly whether it contains an introduction, source text, translation or commentary.

02

Edition-level attribution

Every complete text must name its edition, recension where relevant, editor or translator, publisher, date and usage rights.

03

Traditions in the plural

Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakta, Smarta and other traditions receive their own voices. One commentary is not presented as the universal Hindu interpretation.

04

Living-practice safety

Initiatory mantras, complex ritual, fasting and fire practices receive context and appropriate guidance to consult qualified practitioners.

05

Corrections are visible

Substantive corrections should be recorded with a date and explanation rather than silently rewriting attributed material.

06

Access with respect

Design should support Devanagari, IAST, regional languages, keyboard navigation, screen readers and low-bandwidth reading.

Content status labels

Introduction — editorial orientation only.

Source text — verified against a named edition.

Translation — translator and license identified.

Commentary — author, school and source identified.