The Hymns Of The Atharva Veda (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169271166)

The Hymns of the Atharva Veda is a book written by Maurice Bloomfield, which is a translation of the hymns of the Atharva Veda, one of the four Vedas of Hinduism. The Atharva Veda is a collection of hymns, charms, and spells that were recited by the ancient Indian priests, known as Brahmins, for various purposes such as healing, protection, and prosperity. The book contains a comprehensive introduction by the author, which provides a historical and cultural context for the Atharva Veda. The introduction also explains the structure of the Veda, the themes of the hymns, and the role of the Veda in the Hindu religion.The translation of the hymns is accompanied by detailed notes and commentary by the author, which provide further insights into the meaning and significance of the hymns. The notes also explain the historical and cultural context of the hymns, as well as the linguistic and grammatical features of the Vedic language.The Hymns of the Atharva Veda is an important work for scholars of Hinduism, as well as for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient India. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of the ancient Indian priests, and sheds light on the role of religion in the lives of the people of that time.When Agni, having entered the waters, burned, where the (gods) who uphold the order (of the universe) rendered homage (to Agni), there, they say, is thy origin on high: do thou feel for us, and spare us, O takman!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: Maurice Bloomfield
ISBN-10: 1169271162
ISBN-13: 9781169271166
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 164
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d