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Rig-Veda-Sanhita: A Collection Of Ancient Hindu Hymns, Constituting The Second Ashtaka, Or Book, Of The Rig Veda (1854)
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ISBN10: 1164930559
ISBN13: 9781164930556
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164930556
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Rig-Veda-Sanhita is a collection of ancient Hindu hymns that form the second Ashtaka, or book, of the Rig Veda. This book was first published in 1854 by Horace Hayman Wilson, a British Sanskrit scholar and historian. The Rig Veda is one of the oldest sacred texts in the world, and it is considered to be the foundation of Hinduism. The hymns in this collection are written in Sanskrit and are believed to have been composed between 1500 and 1200 BCE. They are dedicated to various gods and goddesses, including Indra, Agni, Soma, and Varuna. The Rig-Veda-Sanhita provides a fascinating insight into the religious beliefs and practices of ancient India and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Hinduism.The Oldest Authority For The Religious And Social Institutions Of The Hindus.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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