Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Hindu Literature


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was   merge into Hindu texts. I'll do my best to cut it down to the viable content when doing the merge, but I'm basically going to put it into a single section on the target article and count on the normal editing process to fully integrate it. -- jonny - m t  04:01, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
 * (Post-close update) I did my best to put in a brief overview, but unfortunately the only cited content is on the use of Sanskrit as a vehicle for the literature, which seemed a little too specific to put in. At any rate, the history of the source article remains visible if anyone would like to include the more verifiable content. -- jonny - m  t  04:11, 26 June 2008 (UTC)

Hindu Literature

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Article seems like a newbie's essay with no citation. Another page (Hindu mythology) already includes similar information in more detail. No need of duplicate information as it confuses reader. -- gp pande «talk» 08:03, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Delete Unencyclopedic article, fails WP:N, no sources. Masterpiece2000   ( talk ) 08:27, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Keep: Comment While not arguing the merits of this article ""Hindu literature" seems like a topic that could merit an article. Although what might work is a redirect. Buddhist literature redirects to Buddhist texts so this could become a redirect to Hindu texts.--T. Anthony (talk) 08:34, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Merge with Hindu texts per T. Anthony. --Nat Miller (talk) 08:49, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Hinduism-related deletion discussions.   --  brew  crewer  (yada, yada) 15:39, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Literature-related deletion discussions.   --  brew  crewer  (yada, yada) 15:40, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Retain and Expand: This article has a separate and independent standing & relevance as regards to its subject. However, the contents need serious editing and proper expansion. 'Hindu Mythology' and 'Hindu Literature' must not be confused. Mythology comprises of a small part (sub-set) of literature, Literature being the super-set. References to the current article are needed. There is absolutely no point in deleting the article. To the contrary, it requires invitation for accretion. -- p dipu «talk» 23:24, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
 * (Stubify and) Move to Hindu literature per Manual of Style. As far as defining scope, I should think that Hindu texts should relate to texts relating to hinduism as a religion.  Hindu literature should refer to works that intentionally incorporate Hindu themes as a major device.  As it stands, much of the current article is unsourced (possibly original research), or redundant to the Hindu Texts article.  I admittedly know nothing on the subject, but I should think it would be possible to write a fine and informative article on the subject, but it would need an expert or possibly a trip to a good library.  Creating a stub that properly defines the scope would facilitate such an article being written.  Setting up a redirect may cause the article to be overlooked and left undeveloped. -Verdatum (talk) 18:39, 16 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Keep - Apt Categorisation -- The entire gamut of ancient and early medieval Indian literature composed in Sanskrit has strong impct of Hindu beliefs and faith in plotting, characterisation, narration as well as final outcome. These pieces can be clearly classified as 'Hindu literature' - the main dynamics of the literary piece being defined and designed under tenets of Hindu belief system. Further, early medieval period of Indian literature also reflect significant impact of HInduism on its form, structure and substance. Hence, the literature can aptly be labelled as Hindu literature. Furthure, certain section of literature in modern and post-modern scenario of India bear significant semblances of Hindu faith and desrve to be classified under Hindu literature. In post-modern and contemporary scenario, the writings of the ilk of Sir V S Naipaul, Dr Arun Shourie, Dr. Subhas Kak, Dr David Frawley etc. can be classified as Hindu literature. -Vamanavatarm (talk) 19:24, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
 * This discussion is regarding keep or delete. Please select your option. -- gp pande  «talk»  14:25, 17 June 2008 (UTC)


 * Merge into Hindu texts and then redirect to that article. The paras of "Sanskrit literature" and "Four Vedas" are word to word copies of extracts from All about Hinduism by Sivananda. Also the article has WP:OR with sentences like "I propose".Redtigerxyz (talk) 14:42, 17 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Merge and redirect to Hindu text per Redtigerxyz. Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 00:56, 22 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Keep and expand The article should be WP:SS for both Hindu text with the section 3. Hindu literature in Modern Period expanded. Wikidās ॐ 00:03, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Merge per Redtigerxyz; address the OR, tone and copyvio issues. -- Orange Mike  &#x007C;   Talk  13:41, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Merge into Hindu text per above. PhilKnight (talk) 13:56, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
 * 'Delete - Same topic of then non-OR Hindu text --T-rex 16:40, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Keep Add & Expand: Hindu text and Hindu Literature are entirely two different entities. Texts are mere partial manifestations of Literaure. Literature encompassess far greater magnitude of dynamics than simple Texts. Texts can not have periodization, but Literaure can have. Texts can not be analysed in respect of general patterns and themes, while Literaure is amenable to such analysis. Further, Hindu Literature has a great degree of oral tradition, which can not be classified under Hindu texts. Thus, the two entries possess separate and independent standing. Thus, Literaure must not be confused with Texts. The ways of looking at things are different when dealing with Hindu Literature on one hand and Hindu texts on the other hand. Hence, the current article on Hindu Literature should neither be deleted nor merged with any other entry. That will be injustice to the article and the topic. -Softdynamite (talk) 23:12, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
 * — Softdynamite (talk&#32;• contribs) has made few or no other edits outside this topic. -Verdatum (talk) 18:20, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Request for Reasoning --   Everyone is requested to put down the reasons for their opinion [Keep/Merge/Delete] on the article.-Softdynamite (talk) 23:23, 25 June 2008 (UTC)
 * Reply - From what I see here, everyone has done so. Anyone who doesn't will be appropriately noted by the closing administrator.  They are fully aware that AfD is not a vote.  As an aside, your syntax does not seem to be following AfD conventions (Curiously, in a similar fashion to other implicit votes of keep).  While it is not a requirement, and I'm sure any closing administrator will take any comments you may have into account; to facilitate this process, you may wish to review the AfD Wikietiquette section. -Verdatum (talk) 18:20, 25 June 2008 (UTC)


 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.