Significance of Trustworthiness
Trustworthiness is a key concept across various contexts in South Asia. It denotes the quality of being reliable and credible, influencing decisions such as whether the Crow and the Jackal could join other animals. In legal matters, it reflects the reliability of witnesses and evidence according to Dharmashastra. Additionally, in the historical context of India, trustworthiness is associated with Mahipati, praised for his careful treatment of source material and narratives, highlighting the importance of integrity in historical accounts.
Synonyms: Reliability, Integrity, Honesty, Faithfulness, Loyalty, Authenticity, Constancy, Sincerity
In Finnish: Luotettavuus; In Spanish: Integridad
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Hindu concept of 'Trustworthiness'
In Hinduism, Trustworthiness signifies the reliability and credibility of witnesses or evidence, emphasizing its crucial role in legal proceedings and ethical decision-making, ensuring justice and truth are upheld in societal interactions.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A measure of reliability in an individual; while certain groups are barred from being witnesses, it does not imply they are untrustworthy.[1] (2) The reliability and credibility of witnesses or evidence in the context of legal proceedings.[2]
The concept of Trustworthiness in local and regional sources
Trustworthiness in the text emphasizes Mahipati's careful source handling, underscoring his reliability as a biographer. It also highlights the importance of credibility in determining whether the Crow and Jackal can integrate with other animals.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) The quality of being reliable or credible, which plays a significant role when deciding whether the Crow and the Jackal could join the other animals.[3]
From: Bhaktavijaya: Stories of Indian Saints
(1) The reliability and faithfulness attributed to Mahipati as a biographer, based on his careful handling of source material and historical narratives.[4]