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The Rig Veda

Anonymous
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The earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas, and the first extensive composition to survive in any Indo-European language, the Rig Veda is a collection of over 1000 individual Sanskrit hymns. A work of intricate beauty, it provides a unique insight into early Indian mythology, religion and culture. This selection of 18 of the hymns, chosen for their eloquence and wisdom, focuses on the enduring themes of creation, sacrifice, death, women, the sacred plant soma and the gods. Inspirational and profound, it provides a fascinating introduction to one of the founding texts of Hindu scripture, an awesome and venerable ancient work of Vedic ritual, prayer, philosophy, legend and faith.
Format:
Pages:
pages
Publication:
2005
Publisher:
Edition:
Penguin Classics
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
0140449892
ISBN13:
9780140449891
kindle Asin:
B002RI9KAO

The Rig Veda

Anonymous
3.92/5 (1274 ratings)
Read Download
The earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas, and the first extensive composition to survive in any Indo-European language, the Rig Veda is a collection of over 1000 individual Sanskrit hymns. A work of intricate beauty, it provides a unique insight into early Indian mythology, religion and culture. This selection of 18 of the hymns, chosen for their eloquence and wisdom, focuses on the enduring themes of creation, sacrifice, death, women, the sacred plant soma and the gods. Inspirational and profound, it provides a fascinating introduction to one of the founding texts of Hindu scripture, an awesome and venerable ancient work of Vedic ritual, prayer, philosophy, legend and faith.
Format:
Pages:
pages
Publication:
2005
Publisher:
Edition:
Penguin Classics
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
0140449892
ISBN13:
9780140449891
kindle Asin:
B002RI9KAO

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