Atharva-Veda Samhita, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the intricate world of the Atharva-Veda, one of the four sacred texts of Hinduism, offering a critical and comprehensive analysis of its structure, content, and historical context. It meticulously examines the text's organization, exploring the principles that guided the arrangement of hymns within the three distinct divisions of the Atharva-Veda. The author sheds light on the diverse subjects covered, ranging from short hymns addressing various aspects of daily life to longer compositions focused on specific themes such as marriage, funerals, and the natural world. The book explores the evolution of the Atharva-Veda across different recensions, including the Vulgate and the Kashmirian versions, highlighting variations and textual discrepancies that offer valuable insights into the transmission of knowledge through oral and written traditions in ancient India. It delves into the complex relationship between the Atharva-Veda and other Vedic texts, drawing connections and illuminating shared themes and linguistic features. By presenting a detailed analysis of the commentary tradition surrounding the Atharva-Veda, the author explores the interpretations and perspectives of ancient scholars on the text's meaning and significance. The commentary tradition provides a window into the historical development of Vedic scholarship and the ongoing quest to understand the wisdom embedded within these sacred hymns. Through its meticulous analysis and insightful commentary, this book provides a profound understanding of the Atharva-Veda, its place within the broader Vedic corpus, and its enduring legacy in shaping Indian thought and culture. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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Book Title: Atharva-Veda Samhita, Vol. 2 Of 2 : Translated with a Critical and Exegetical Commentary; Books VIII to XIX, Indexes; Pages 471-1046 (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Publisher: Forgotten Books

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Topic: Hinduism / General

Publication Year: 2016

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Genre: Religion

Item Weight: 3.5 Oz

Author: William Dwight Whitney

Item Length: 9 in

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