Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ258314

Digitization and Semantic Tagging in Vedic Literature : A Review of Existing Tools and Online Databases

Authors(1) :-Dr. Vinayak Bhat

Vedic literature, as one of the oldest and most profound bodies of knowledge, presents unique challenges and opportunities for digitization and semantic analysis. This paper reviews the current landscape of digital tools and online databases dedicated to the preservation, encoding, and semantic tagging of Vedic texts. It explores the methodologies employed, the scope of digitization projects, and the semantic frameworks utilized to annotate these complex texts. By analyzing the strengths and limitations of existing resources, the study identifies gaps and future directions for enhancing accessibility and research potential through standardized encoding, artificial intelligence integration, and collaborative platforms. The paper aims to contribute to the interdisciplinary dialogue between traditional Sanskrit scholarship and modern digital humanities.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Vinayak Bhat
Lecturer in Sanskrit, MES Prof. BRS PU College, Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru

Vedic Literature, Digitization, Semantic Tagging, Sanskrit Texts, Digital Humanities, Text Encoding Initiative (TEI), Sanskrit Ontologies, Digital Libraries, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Vedic Manuscripts.

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 8 | Issue 3 | May-June 2025
Date of Publication : 2025-05-08
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 17-23
Manuscript Number : SHISRRJ258314
Publisher : Shauryam Research Institute

ISSN : 2581-6306

Cite This Article :

Dr. Vinayak Bhat , "Digitization and Semantic Tagging in Vedic Literature : A Review of Existing Tools and Online Databases", Shodhshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (SHISRRJ), ISSN : 2581-6306, Volume 8, Issue 3, pp.17-23, May-June.2025
URL : https://shisrrj.com/SHISRRJ258314

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