Vedic Hymns presents a selection of hymns dedicated to Agni, the Vedic god of fire, translated from the original Sanskrit. Drawn from the first five Mandalas of the Rigveda, these hymns offer a profound glimpse into the religious beliefs and poetic traditions of ancient India. Hermann Oldenberg's translation captures the spiritual intensity and literary artistry of these sacred verses, making them accessible to a contemporary audience.
This collection provides invaluable insights into the early development of Hindu thought and the role of ritual and sacrifice in Vedic religion. The hymns to Agni, revered as a divine messenger and the embodiment of transformative power, are presented with scholarly precision and sensitivity. Vedic Hymns is essential reading for students of religion, Indology, and comparative literature, as well as anyone interested in exploring the spiritual heritage of the Vedas.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.