Copyright & Sources

Our promise

Everything on Hinduism One is written in our own words. We don’t copy or lightly reword other people’s translations, books, articles, comics, TV shows or artwork.

Where our content comes from

The ancient texts belong to everyone. The Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Puranas, Panchatantra, Hitopadesha and similar works are thousands of years old and in the public domain. We retell and translate them freely, as families and teachers have for generations.

Our translations are our own. Each Gita verse is translated by us from the Sanskrit. To check meaning, we compare against public-domain translations (for example, works published in the 19th and early 20th centuries) and widely known traditional commentary.

Our stories are original retellings. We work from the traditional story (its characters, plot and lesson) and write a new telling for children aged 5–10. Where we change something (for example, softening an ending for young listeners), we say so on the page.

Our images are original. Share images and illustrations are created for this site. We do not use images from Amar Chitra Katha, television serials, films, calendar art or other copyrighted sources.

Every page names its sources in a “Sources” section at the bottom.

What’s ours

Our explanations, translations, reflections, retellings, images and site design are © Hinduism One. See our Terms of Use for how you’re welcome to share them (generously!) and what needs permission.

Respect for tradition

Hindu practice is wonderfully diverse. Customs vary between regions, languages, sampradāyas and families. We try to present practices warmly and inclusively, without ranking traditions or taking sides in debates. If we’ve described your tradition inaccurately, we genuinely want to know.

Report a concern

If you believe something on this site infringes your copyright, or you’ve spotted an error or something that feels disrespectful, please email [email protected] with:

1. The page link
2. What the concern is (for copyright: the original work and proof that it’s yours)
3. How to reach you

We review every report and will promptly correct or remove material where appropriate.