The Hymns Of The Rigveda V1

By Ralph Thomas Hotchkin Griffith

Book Overview

The Hymns of the Rigveda V1 is a book containing a collection of ancient Hindu hymns from the Rigveda, translated and interpreted by Ralph T. H. Griffith. The Rigveda is one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, composed in Sanskrit around 1500 BCE. The book is divided into ten mandalas or books, each containing several hymns. The hymns are dedicated to various deities, such as Agni, Indra, Varuna, and Soma, and cover a wide range of topics, including creation, sacrifice, and praise of the gods. The translation by Griffith is considered one of the most accessible and accurate translations of the Rigveda in English. The book is an important resource for scholars of Hinduism, as well as those interested in ancient Indian literature and religion.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1896 Edition.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: 1498130518
• ISBN13: 9781498130516
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 724 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"