# Meta-Index Page Template ## Gold Standard Structure Pattern ### Header Section ```markdown --- title: "[Category Title]" type: [concept-index|personality-index|place-index] --- # [Category Title] *Brief description of what this index covers* Total entries: [Number] ``` ### Content Structure Patterns #### Pattern 1: Categorized Lists with Descriptions (Best) ```markdown ## Main Category Brief introduction paragraph explaining the category and its significance. **Related index entries:** [count] - [[index/A#entry|Entry Name]] - Brief description if helpful - [[index/entries/major-entry|Major Entry]] - For entries with dedicated pages ``` #### Pattern 2: Subcategorized Organization ```markdown ## Main Category ### Subcategory 1 - [[index/X#entry|Entry]] - [[index/Y#entry|Entry]] ### Subcategory 2 - [[index/Z#entry|Entry]] ``` #### Pattern 3: Mixed Narrative and Links ```markdown ## Category Explanatory text with embedded [[index/X#links|links]] naturally integrated into the description. This works well for concepts that need context. **Key entries:** - [[index/A#entry|Entry 1]] - [[index/B#entry|Entry 2]] ``` ### Quality Standards 1. **Minimum Links**: 20+ links per page 2. **Target Links**: 50-300 based on category size 3. **Link Formats**: - Alphabetical index: `[[index/X#heading|Display Name]]` - Entry pages: `[[index/entries/filename|Display Name]]` - Never use bare markdown links: `[Name](../entries/file.md)` 4. **Organization**: - Group related entries together - Use descriptive section headings - Include brief introductions for context - Add "See also:" sections for cross-references 5. **Cross-References**: - Link to related meta-index pages - Connect concepts to personalities - Connect places to events/personalities - Create bidirectional relationships ### Example Transformations #### Before (Linkless): ```markdown ## Virtues - [Fearlessness](../entries/fearlessness.md) - [Charity](../entries/charity.md) ``` #### After (Rich Index): ```markdown ## Virtues The divine qualities (daivī-sampat) that lead to liberation. **Core virtues:** 25 entries - [[index/F#fearlessness|Fearlessness]] (Abhaya) - Freedom from anxiety - [[index/C#charity|Charity]] (Dāna) - Giving in the mode of goodness - [[index/C#compassion|Compassion]] (Dayā) - Mercy toward all beings - [[index/T#truthfulness|Truthfulness]] (Satya) - Speaking facts for benefit - [[index/S#simplicity|Simplicity]] - Freedom from duplicity ``` ### Mining Strategy for Finding Links 1. **Search alphabetical files** for related terms: - Use semantic variations (holy/sacred/divine) - Look for Sanskrit and English equivalents - Check related concept clusters 2. **Cross-reference with entry files**: - Major topics have dedicated pages in /entries/ - Link to these for comprehensive coverage 3. **Connect to existing rich pages**: - Build upon connections in virtues-qualities.md - Reference philosophical-terms.md structure - Follow bhakti-stages.md organization ### Implementation Checklist - [ ] Add front matter with title and type - [ ] Include descriptive subtitle - [ ] Add total entry count - [ ] Organize into logical sections - [ ] Add introduction paragraphs - [ ] Use proper link format throughout - [ ] Include "Related entries" counts - [ ] Add cross-references to other meta pages - [ ] Verify minimum 20 links - [ ] Test all links work correctly