Significance of Critical editions
The concept of Critical edition, as defined across various philosophical and religious texts, refers to an edited version that has undergone extensive revision, analysis, and comparison with different manuscripts to ensure authenticity and accuracy. In Jainism, Tibetan Buddhism, and other traditions such as Natyashastra, Vedanta, Shaktism, and Shaivism, the focus remains on producing scholarly editions that provide rigorous commentary and enhance comprehension of original documents. These editions strive to deliver the most reliable representation of the texts in question.
Synonyms: Revised edition, Definitive edition
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Buddhist concept of 'Critical editions'
A Critical edition in Buddhism represents a carefully prepared text that synthesizes and analyzes multiple versions and commentaries, ensuring a comprehensive and authentic interpretation of Buddhist manuscripts.
From: Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary)
(1) An edition of a text that is thoroughly prepared based on the analysis of its various versions and commentaries.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Critical editions'
In Hinduism, a Critical Edition represents a scholarly version of texts, providing extensive analysis, corrections, and commentary to ensure accuracy and reliability, exemplified by works like the Vasudevavijaya and Varahitantra.
From: Varahi Tantra (English Study)
(1) An academically revised and annotated version of a text; this research involves creating a critical edition of the Varahi Tantra.[2] (2) A scholarly edition of the text that includes critical notes and readings, which is one of the outcomes of the research on the Varahi Tantra.[3] (3) A scholarly version of a text that aims to establish a reliable text through careful comparison of manuscripts.[4] (4) An edited version of the Varahitantra that includes critical notes and readings from two manuscripts.[5]
From: Natyashastra (English)
(1) A version of a text that is prepared with scholarly methods to ensure authenticity and accuracy, which the Natyashastra is currently lacking.[6] (2) An edition of a text that offers a rigorous and scholarly approach, aiming to provide the best possible representation of the original document.[7]
From: Siddhanta Sangraha of Sri Sailacharya
(1) An edition of Shri Shailacarya’s work that aims to enrich the understanding of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, addressing complex concepts in a straightforward manner.[8] (2) An academically revised version of a text that aims to present it accurately and comprehensively.[9]
From: Nitiprakasika (Critical Analysis)
(1) A scholarly version of a text that includes extensive analysis, commentary, and corrections based on various manuscripts to provide an accurate representation.[10] (2) The thoroughly edited version of Nitiprakashika published by Dr. Urmi S Shah in 2014.[11]
From: Vasudevavijaya of Vasudeva (Study)
(1) The edition of the Vasudevavijaya published by Dr. Shyamaladevi, notable for its scholarly analysis.[12] (2) Edited versions of historical texts that include critical commentary and scholarly analysis.[13]
From: Gitartha Samgraha (critical Study)
(1) A scholarly edition that includes scholarly analysis and comparisons of texts to present a corrected and accurate version.[14]
From: The Vishnu Purana (Taylor)
(1) An edition of a text that seeks to reconstruct its earliest version based on consulted manuscripts, differing from the original text.[15]
Jain concept of 'Critical editions'
Critical edition in Jainism entails edited texts that undergo meticulous revision and analysis, ensuring their accuracy and authenticity, thereby preserving the integrity and teachings of the Jain literature.
From: Uttaradhyayana Sutra
(1) Edited versions of texts that have been carefully revised and analyzed for accuracy and authenticity.[16]