About this title: 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 ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 2005-09-27
ISBN-13:9780140449891ISBN:0140449892
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780140449891ISBN:0140449892
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group Usa
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780140449891ISBN:0140449892
Description: New. 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. 1200a900 bc) is a collection of more than 1, 000 individual Sanskrit hymns. A work... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780140449891ISBN:0140449892
Description: New. 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. read more
"Not really a "rateable" kind of book, so the stars are for the fluidity of the translation (I can't speak for the accuracy) and the notes. This book forms one part of a body of scripture, so it doesn't stand alone -- a little background research into Vedic mythology is helpful, if not required."
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