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A '''Second Order Translation''' is a translation derived not from a direct translation of a source language, but a translation derived from an already established translation. A second order translation is an attempt to increase the legibility of a sacred text by updating concepts and grammar to modern standards. </blockquote>
A '''Second Order Translation''' is a translation derived not from a direct translation of a source language, but a translation derived from an already established translation. A second order translation is an attempt to increase the legibility of a sacred text by updating concepts and grammar to modern standards. </blockquote>


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Not sure if the SOT is a thing that already exists.  
Not sure if the SOT is a thing that already exists.  


A SOT is useful when a first order translation does not translate grammar, as is the case with many translation from Sanskrit texts into English. The SOT brings additional clarity to an original text.   
A SOT is useful when a first-order translation does not translate grammar, as is the case with many translations from Sanskrit texts into English. The SOT brings additional clarity to an original text.   


Doing a SOT introduces a possible source of error and bias. However, by clarifying the text is may also help remove much understanding and also facilitate dialogue.  
Doing a SOT introduces a possible source of error and bias. However, by clarifying the text is may also help remove much understanding and also facilitate dialogue.  




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Latest revision as of 09:45, 19 December 2022

A Second Order Translation is a translation derived not from a direct translation of a source language, but a translation derived from an already established translation. A second order translation is an attempt to increase the legibility of a sacred text by updating concepts and grammar to modern standards.

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Not sure if the SOT is a thing that already exists.

A SOT is useful when a first-order translation does not translate grammar, as is the case with many translations from Sanskrit texts into English. The SOT brings additional clarity to an original text.

Doing a SOT introduces a possible source of error and bias. However, by clarifying the text is may also help remove much understanding and also facilitate dialogue.