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Sources & Calculation Methodology (स्रोत एवं गणना पद्धति)

Complete transparency on our calculation algorithms, ephemerides, ayanamsha standards, and Gita Press Gorakhpur scriptural catalog provenance.

Direct Answer

What are the standards and policies of Dharmic Daily for Sources & Calculation Methodology?

To ensure absolute intellectual honesty, Dharmic Daily strictly bifurcates its knowledge into two distinct, un-conflated domains:

Authority Standard: Dharmic Daily E-E-A-T & Transparency Standards

Dual Authority Model: Modern Astronomical Ephemeris & Classical Scripture Editions

Standard: September 2026 • Zero Personal Data Collection • MIT License

1. The Dual Authority Model

To ensure absolute intellectual honesty, Dharmic Daily strictly bifurcates its knowledge into two distinct, un-conflated domains:

Domain A: Mathematical & Astronomical Computation (Panchang, Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, Choghadiya).

Domain B: Scriptural & Hermeneutic Knowledge (Bhagavad Gita, Stotras, Chalisa, Upanishadic teachings).

2. Astronomical Computation Engine (Drik Ganita)

All calendar timings are computed live using topocentric positional astronomy rather than static table lookups or outdated Surya Siddhanta approximations:

  • Planetary Theory: IAU VSOP87 (Variations Séculaires des Orbites Planétaires) for high-accuracy Earth-Sun positions.
  • Lunar Theory: ELP2000-82B / MPP02 lunar ephemeris for precise geocentric and topocentric Moon longitudes.
  • Ayanamsha: Chitrapaksha / N.C. Lahiri Ayanamsha (Standard adopted by the Calendar Reform Committee of India).
  • Daily Boundary Convention: Suryodaya Vyapini (Udaya Tithi), where the tithi active at astronomical sunrise governs the Hindu civil day.
  • Choghadiya & Muhurtas: Daylight divided into 8 equal slots (sunrise to sunset); night divided into 8 equal slots (sunset to next morning astronomical sunrise).
  • Timezone Correctness: Full date-aware IANA timezone calculations, ensuring correct civil date and DST handling for both Indian and diaspora cities (London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney).

3. Scriptural Provenance: Gita Press (Gorakhpur)

For scriptural texts, translations, word-by-word meanings (anvaya), and commentaries, Gita Press Gorakhpur (founded in 1923) is our singular authorized reference source.

Every bundled verse is cataloged with its official Gita Press publication code (e.g., Code 502 for Srimad Bhagavad Gita Pocket Edition, Code 2 for Sadhak Sanjivani by Swami Ramsukhdasji, Code 151 for Hanuman Chalisa, Code 139 for Vishnu Sahasranama).

We maintain a strict Truth-in-Advertising standard: curated study selections are labeled honestly with exact counts, never falsely claiming complete corpora when presenting focused study passages.