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This document discusses contested interpretations of translations of the ancient Sanskrit Vedas during the 19th century. It argues that early European orientalists initially sought to validate their translations by adhering to Indian scholarly practices, but later emphasized a "scientific" philological approach. However, Indian Sanskrit scholars engaged critically with these translations and produced their own versions to promote a distinctive vision of Indian civilization. The essay examines how concepts l

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Eric M Gurevitch

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