Rig Veda Sanhita: A Collection Of Ancient Hindu Hymns

By E.B. Cowell and William Fr Webster

Book Overview

The Rig Veda Sanhita is a collection of ancient Hindu hymns that date back to approximately 1500-1200 BCE. The book is considered one of the oldest and most important texts in Hinduism and is comprised of 1,028 hymns, divided into ten books or mandalas. The hymns are written in Vedic Sanskrit and are dedicated to various deities, including Agni, Indra, and Soma. The Rig Veda Sanhita is an important source of knowledge about ancient Indian culture, religion, and society, and is often studied by scholars of Hinduism and ancient Indian history. The authorship of the hymns is unknown, and they are generally attributed to a group of poets known as the rishis. The book has been translated into many languages and has influenced Hindu philosophy, ritual, and art for thousands of years.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163206849
• ISBN13: 9781163206843
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"