The Hymns Of The Samaveda - Couverture rigide

Griffith, Ralph T H

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1169284973 ISBN 13 : 9781169284975

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Hymns of the Samaveda is a book translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith that presents a collection of hymns from the Samaveda, one of the four Vedas of Hinduism. The Samaveda is known for its musical chants and is considered to be the oldest collection of hymns in India. The book includes a detailed introduction explaining the history and significance of the Samaveda, as well as the methods used to recite and perform the hymns. The hymns themselves are presented in their original Sanskrit language, with a translation and commentary by Griffith. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Hinduism, as well as anyone interested in exploring the ancient religious texts of India.1. Hither, for powerful kinship, I call Agni, him who prospers you, Most frequent at our solemn rites. 2. May Agni with his pointed blaze cast down each fierce devouring fiend: May Agni win us wealth by war! 3. Agni, be gracious; thou art great: thou hast approached the pious man, Hast come to sit on sacred grass.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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Samaveda is second of the four Vedas, the ancient core Hindu scriptures. Its earliest parts date from 1700 BC and it ranks next in sanctity and liturgical importance to the Rigveda. It consists of hymns, portions of hymns, and detached verses.

Biographie de l'auteur

Ralph Thomas Hotchkin Griffith (1826 – 1906) was a scholar of Indology.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1169284973
• ISBN 13: 9781169284975
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 200
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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