The Rig Veda, 9780140449891
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Ancient hymns unlock early Indian mythology, religion, and sacred wisdom.

The Rig Veda

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    11 May 2005

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Summary

Wendy Doniger’s translation conveys all the vitality and force of the original works.

The earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas, and the first extensive composition to survive in any Indo-European language, the Rig Veda (c. 1200-900 BC) is a collection of over 1,000 individual Sanskrit hymns. A work of intricate beauty, it provides a unique insight into early Indian mythology, religion and culture.

This selection of 108 of the hymns, chosen for the…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780140449891
ISBN-10:0140449892
Author:Wendy Doniger
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Classics
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Edition:1st
Release Date:11 May 2005
Weight:256g
Dimensions:197mm x 128mm x 22mm
Series:Penguin Classics
About The Author

Wendy Doniger

Wendy Doniger is the Mircea Eliade Distinguished Service Professor of the History of Religions at the University of Chicago, and the translator of numerous Sanskrit texts including the Laws of Manu, and Kamasutra.

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