Hymns From The Rigveda (1922)

By Arthur A. MacDonell and Arthur Anthony MacDonell

Book Overview

Hymns From The Rigveda is a book published in 1922 by Arthur Anthony MacDonell, a British Sanskrit scholar and Indologist. The book is a collection of hymns from the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. The Rigveda is a collection of over a thousand hymns, composed in Vedic Sanskrit, and is considered to be one of the most important texts of ancient Indian literature.MacDonell's book contains a selection of 121 hymns from the Rigveda, translated into English. The hymns are organized thematically, and cover a range of topics including creation, gods and goddesses, sacrifice, and the afterlife. The translations are accompanied by detailed notes and commentary, providing context and explanation for the hymns.The book is intended for scholars and students of Sanskrit and Indian literature, as well as anyone with an interest in the religious and cultural traditions of ancient India. It is considered to be a valuable resource for anyone studying the Rigveda, and has been widely cited and referenced in academic literature.Overall, Hymns From The Rigveda is a comprehensive and authoritative translation of a key text in Hinduism, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the religious and cultural traditions of ancient India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164153455
• ISBN13: 9781164153450
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"