Adaptive reuse

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The concept of “Adaptive reuse,” originally from architecture, is applied to various cultural activities, including the creation of new texts and the reimagining of concepts and rituals. The first section presents five case studies that explore the adaptive reuse of Sanskrit philosophical and grammatical texts in works of philosophy, grammar, and poetry. Here, adaptive reuse facilitates the emergence of new forms and content within a traditional framework, enhancing the prestige of the original sources. The second section, “Adaptive Reuse of Tropes,” examines the motif of the chariot across Vedic, medieval, and contemporary works and rituals, showcasing its application in diverse religious contexts. The third section focuses on philosophical and religious texts, highlighting the reuse of sources that are either lost or never existed. This reuse often supports the introduction of innovations into established traditions, with the prestige of the new works reflecting back on the purportedly reused sources. Lastly, the section “Reuse from the Perspective of the Digital Humanities” discusses the computer-based identification of potentially reused text passages in epic literature, uncovering connections that might otherwise remain hidden.