Astronomy In The Rig Veda (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425456597)

Astronomy In The Rig Veda is a book written by Emmeline M. Plunket that delves into the astronomical knowledge and observations present in the Rig Veda, one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. The book explores the connection between the Vedic hymns and the celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, stars, and planets, and how they were perceived and interpreted by the ancient Vedic people. The author also discusses the various astronomical concepts and terminology used in the Rig Veda, and provides insights into the Vedic cosmology and its relation to modern astronomy. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy and the evolution of human understanding of the universe.THIS 76 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ancient Calendars and Constellations, by Emmeline M. Plunket. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766147894.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: Emmeline M. Plunket
ISBN-10: 1425456596
ISBN-13: 9781425456597
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 76
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.16d