The Riks: Or Primeval Gleams Of Light And Life (1911)

By T. Paramasiva Iyer

Book Overview

The Riks: Or Primeval Gleams Of Light And Life is a book written by T. Paramasiva Iyer and published in 1911. The book is a collection of translations of the Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. The Rigveda is a collection of hymns and prayers that were composed by ancient Indian sages and poets. The book contains a total of 1028 hymns, which are divided into ten books or mandalas. The translations are accompanied by detailed notes and explanations, which help the reader understand the meaning and significance of the hymns. The book provides a fascinating insight into the religious and cultural beliefs of ancient India, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Hinduism or ancient Indian history.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: 1163896373
• ISBN13: 9781163896372
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"