Atharva-Veda Samhita First Half

Introduction, Books 1-7

628 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Atharva-Veda Samhita First Half: Introduction, Books 1-7 is a scholarly work by William Dwight Whitney, which provides a comprehensive overview of the Atharva-Veda, one of the four Vedas of Hinduism. The book is divided into two parts, with the first half focusing on the introduction and the first seven books of the Atharva-Veda Samhita.The introduction provides an overview of the history and significance of the Atharva-Veda, including its origins, structure, and the various rituals and practices associated with it. The author also discusses the language and style of the text, as well as the various commentaries and interpretations that have been written over the centuries.The first seven books of the Atharva-Veda Samhita are then presented in detail, with each book containing a collection of hymns and prayers that cover a wide range of topics, including healing, protection, prosperity, and love. The author provides a detailed analysis of each hymn, including its structure, meaning, and historical context.Overall, the Atharva-Veda Samhita First Half: Introduction, Books 1-7 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of Hinduism, Vedic literature, or ancient Indian culture and religion. It provides a thorough and insightful analysis of one of the most important texts in the Hindu tradition, and is sure to be of interest to scholars, students, and general readers alike.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.

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• ISBN: 9781430492191
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.01.2007
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: Charles Rockwell Lanman