The Rig Veda
The Rig Veda
paperback | English
Published:
31 March, 2005
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The earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas, and the first extensive composition to survive in any Indo-European language, the Rig Veda (c. 1200-900 BC) is a collection of over 1,000 individual Sanskrit hymns. A work of intricate beauty, it provides a unique insight into early Indian mythology, religion and culture. This selection of 108 of the hymns, chosen for their eloquence and wisdom, focuses on the enduring themes of creation, sacrifice, death, women, the sacred plant soma and the gods. Inspirational and profound, it provides a fascinating introduction to one of the founding texts of Hindu scripture - an awesome and venerable ancient work of Vedic ritual, prayer, philosophy, legend and faith.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780140449891 |
| ISBN10 | 0140449892 |
| Number Of Pages | 352 |
| Item Weight | 256 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 197 x 22 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
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Wendy Doniger is the Mircea Eliade Distinguished Service Professor of the History of Religions at the University of Chicago, and the translator of numerous Sanskrit texts including the Laws of Manu, and Kamasutra.