Dipika is an educational knowledge platform dedicated to the study and understanding of Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism).
We encourage respectful discussion, thoughtful questions and constructive participation.
These Community Guidelines help ensure that Dipika remains a welcoming, informative and respectful environment for everyone.
1. Our Community Values
We ask every member of the Dipika community to contribute in a manner that reflects the principles of:
- Respect
- Kindness
- Honesty
- Humility
- Patience
- Tolerance
- Constructive discussion
- Lifelong learning
We recognise that Sanatan Dharma encompasses many traditions, philosophies and practices.
Differences of opinion are welcome when expressed respectfully.
2. Respect Others
Treat all members of the community with dignity and respect.
You may disagree with ideas, interpretations or practices, but personal attacks are not acceptable.
Respectful debate strengthens understanding.
Personal hostility weakens it.
3. Be Constructive
Questions are encouraged.
Constructive discussion is encouraged.
Thoughtful corrections are encouraged.
Please contribute in a way that helps others learn.
4. Stay On Topic
Please keep comments relevant to the article or discussion.
Off-topic discussions may be removed or relocated where appropriate.
5. No Hate Speech
Dipika has zero tolerance for content that:
- promotes hatred
- promotes violence
- encourages discrimination
- attacks individuals or groups
- ridicules people because of religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, disability or other protected characteristics
6. Respect Religious Diversity
Sanatan Dharma includes many traditions.
Members may belong to different:
- sampradayas
- philosophical schools
- regional traditions
- family traditions
- temple traditions
Respect these differences.
Healthy discussion is welcome.
Sectarian hostility is not.
7. No Personal Attacks
Do not:
- insult other users
- mock individuals
- harass contributors
- threaten anyone
- provoke arguments for the sake of conflict
Address ideas—not people.
8. No Misinformation
Do not knowingly publish:
- false information
- fabricated quotations
- invented scriptural references
- misleading claims
- manipulated media
- deliberately deceptive content
If you are uncertain about something, say so.
9. Respect Copyright
Only post material that you:
- created yourself,
- have permission to use, or
- are legally entitled to share.
Do not upload copyrighted books, articles, images or videos without permission.
10. No Spam
The following are not permitted:
- unsolicited advertising
- promotional links
- repetitive posting
- affiliate marketing
- scams
- malicious links
- automated posting
- irrelevant commercial content
11. Commercial Promotion
Discussion of books, organisations or services may be appropriate where genuinely relevant.
However, promotional posts intended primarily for advertising may be removed.
12. No Illegal Content
Do not post material that:
- violates the law
- infringes copyright
- invades privacy
- promotes criminal activity
- distributes malware
- facilitates fraud
13. Protect Privacy
Do not publish:
- personal addresses
- telephone numbers
- identity numbers
- financial information
- passwords
- private correspondence
- confidential information
Respect the privacy of others.
14. Reporting Problems
If you notice:
- abusive behaviour
- inaccurate information
- copyright concerns
- spam
- offensive content
please report it using the available reporting tools or contact us directly.
15. Moderation
Dipika reserves the right to:
- edit comments for formatting or clarity
- remove comments that violate these Guidelines
- close discussions
- suspend user accounts
- permanently ban repeat offenders
Moderation decisions are made to protect the educational purpose of the Website.
16. Repeat Violations
Users who repeatedly violate these Community Guidelines may have:
- comments removed
- posting privileges suspended
- accounts suspended
- accounts permanently removed
17. Appeals
If you believe moderation action has been taken in error, you may contact us for review.
We will consider all genuine appeals fairly and respectfully.
18. Community Contributions
Questions, suggestions and respectful discussion help improve Dipika.
We encourage users to:
- ask thoughtful questions;
- share relevant experiences;
- suggest corrections;
- recommend useful resources; and
- help make Dipika a trusted learning community.
19. Our Commitment
Dipika is committed to maintaining a community that is:
- Welcoming
- Respectful
- Educational
- Inclusive
- Safe
- Thoughtful
- Free from abuse and misinformation
We ask every visitor to help us uphold these standards.
Contact
If you have questions regarding these Community Guidelines or wish to report inappropriate content, please contact us:
Website: https://dipika.co.za
Email: info@dipika.co.za