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 were composed over 3,000 years ago. This book is considered one of the most important texts in Hinduism and is the oldest of the four Vedas. The hymns in this collection are dedicated to various deities and cover a range of topics, including creation, sacrifice, and the nature of existence. The author of this book is unknown, as it was passed down through an oral tradition before being written down. The Rig Veda Sanhita is a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of ancient Hindu culture, and its influence can still be seen in modern Hinduism today.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: 1162795743
• ISBN13: 9781162795744
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"