A Vedic Reader For Students (1917) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166525910)

A Vedic Reader For Students (1917) is a comprehensive guide to the study of the Vedas, the ancient texts of Hinduism. Written by Arthur Anthony Macdonell, a prominent British Indologist and scholar of Sanskrit, this book provides a thorough introduction to the Vedas, their history, language, and literary style. It includes a selection of hymns and prayers from the Rigveda, the oldest and most important of the Vedas, along with detailed commentary and analysis. The book also features a glossary of Sanskrit terms, as well as a guide to Vedic meter and pronunciation. Aimed at students and scholars of Hinduism, as well as anyone interested in the ancient texts of India, A Vedic Reader For Students is a valuable resource for understanding the rich cultural and religious heritage of the Vedas.Containing Thirty Hymns Of The Rigveda In The Original Samhita And Pada Texts.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.

Author: Arthur Anthony Macdonell
ISBN-10: 1166525910
ISBN-13: 9781166525910
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 298
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d