@inproceedings{nigam-chandra-2024-dharmasastra,
    title = "Dharma{\'s}{\=a}stra Informatics: Concept Mining System for Socio-Cultural Facet in {A}ncient {I}ndia",
    author = "Nigam, Arooshi  and
      Chandra, Subhash",
    editor = "Jha, Girish Nath  and
      L., Sobha  and
      Bali, Kalika  and
      Ojha, Atul Kr.",
    booktitle = "Proceedings of the 7th Workshop on Indian Language Data: Resources and Evaluation",
    month = may,
    year = "2024",
    address = "Torino, Italia",
    publisher = "ELRA and ICCL",
    url = "https://aclanthology.org/2024.wildre-1.5",
    pages = "30--39",
    abstract = "The heritage of Dharma{\'s}{\=a}stra (DS) represents an extensive cultural legacy, spanning diverse fields such as family law, social ethics, culture and economics. In this paper, a new term {``}Dharma{\'s}{\=a}stric Informatics,{''} is proposed which leverages computational methods for concept mining to unravel the socio-cultural complexities of ancient India as reflected in the DS. Despite its profound significance, the digitization and online information retrieval of DS texts encounter notable challenges. Therefore, the primary aim of this paper is to synergize digital accessibility and information mining techniques to enhance access to DS knowledge traditions. Through the utilization of heritage computing methodologies, it is an endeavour to develop a robust system for digitizing DS texts comprehensively, facilitating instant referencing and efficient retrieval, catering to the needs of researchers and scholars across disciplines worldwide. By leveraging advanced digital technologies and the burgeoning IT landscape, it seeks to create a seamless and user-friendly platform for accessing and exploring DS texts. This experiment not only promotes scholarly engagement but also serves as an invaluable resource for individuals interested in delving into the intricate realms of archaic Indian knowledge traditions. Ultimately, our efforts aim to amplify the visibility and accessibility of DS knowledge, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of this profound cultural heritage.",
}

The heritage of Dharma{\'s}{\=a}stra (DS) represents an extensive cultural legacy, spanning diverse fields such as family law, social ethics, culture and economics. In this paper, a new term {``}Dharma{\'s}{\=a}stric Informatics,{''} is proposed which leverages computational methods for concept mining to unravel the socio-cultural complexities of ancient India as reflected in the DS. Despite its profound significance, the digitization and online information retrieval of DS texts encounter notable challenges. Therefore, the primary aim of this paper is to synergize digital accessibility and information mining techniques to enhance access to DS knowledge traditions. Through the utilization of heritage computing methodologies, it is an endeavour to develop a robust system for digitizing DS texts comprehensively, facilitating instant referencing and efficient retrieval, catering to the needs of researchers and scholars across disciplines worldwide. By leveraging advanced digital technologies and the burgeoning IT landscape, it seeks to create a seamless and user-friendly platform for accessing and exploring DS texts. This experiment not only promotes scholarly engagement but also serves as an invaluable resource for individuals interested in delving into the intricate realms of archaic Indian knowledge traditions. Ultimately, our efforts aim to amplify the visibility and accessibility of DS knowledge, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of this profound cultural heritage.
Nigam, Arooshi Ch ra, Subhash
Dharmaśāstra Informatics: Concept Mining System for Socio-Cultural Facet in Ancient India