Gyan Publishing House The Heritage of India Series (8): Hymns from the Rigveda - Couverture rigide

Translator: A. A. Macdonell

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 8121282829 ISBN 13 : 9788121282826

Editeur : Gyan Publishing House, 2023

Synopsis

About The Book: In this book, this collection of hymns has been exclusively sourced from the Rigveda, the oldest and most significant among the four Vedas. It is within the Rigveda that the essence of the other three Vedas is predominantly found, with little else to offer of noteworthy interest in this particular selection. The principal meters of the Rigveda are faithfully reproduced, ensuring a comprehensive representation of this ancient text. Each of the most significant deities finds expression through at least one hymn. Additionally, a selection of hymns, albeit relatively few, that delve into matters beyond the divine are included. These hymns explore topics ranging from cosmogony and eschatology to facets of social life and magical beliefs. About the Translator: Arthur Anthony Macdonell (1854-1930), a distinguished Sanskrit scholar born in British India, contributed significantly to Sanskrit studies. He was a prolific author, editor, and professor. His notable works include a Sanskrit-English Dictionary, Vedic Mythology, and A History of Sanskrit Literature. Macdonell's contributions greatly enriched the field of Sanskrit scholarship. The Title 'The Heritage of India Series (8): Hymns from the Rigveda written/authored/edited by Translator: A. A. Macdonell', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121282826 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 104 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion, Hinduism. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Gyan Publishing House
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8121282829
• ISBN 13: 9788121282826
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Nombre de pages: 104
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible