The Satapatha Brahmana Part I: The Sacred Books of the East Part Twelve (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417930135)

The Satapatha Brahmana V1 is a book that is part of the Sacred Books of the East V12 series, written by F. Max Muller. This book is a translation of the Satapatha Brahmana, which is one of the oldest and most important texts of the Hindu religion. The Satapatha Brahmana is a collection of stories, myths, and rituals that were passed down orally for generations before being written down. The book is divided into fourteen chapters, each of which deals with a different aspect of Hinduism, including the creation of the world, the gods and goddesses, and the rituals and sacrifices that are performed in Hindu temples. The book is written in a highly symbolic and metaphorical language, and it is considered to be one of the most difficult texts in the Hindu canon. However, it is also considered to be one of the most important, as it provides a wealth of information about the history, culture, and beliefs of the ancient Hindu people. Overall, The Satapatha Brahmana V1 is a fascinating and insightful book that is essential reading for anyone interested in the Hindu religion and its rich history.1900. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. This volume contains the First and Second Kanda. According to the text of the Madhyandina School. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: F. Max Muller
ISBN-10: 1417930136
ISBN-13: 9781417930135
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/26/2004
Pages: 504
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.12d