The Rig Veda (Paperback, Reprinted ed)

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 more than 1,000 individual Sanskrit hymns. A work of intricate beauty, it provides unique insight into early Indian mythology and culture. Fraught with paradox, the hymns are meant ?to puzzle, to surprise, to trouble the mind, ? writes translator Wendy Doniger, who has selected 108 hymns for this volume. Chosen for their eloquence and wisdom, they focus on the enduring themes of creation, sacrifice, death, women, and the gods. Doniger's "The Rig Veda" provides a fascinating introduction to a timeless masterpiece of Hindu ritual and spirituality.

General

Imprint:	Penguin Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Penguin Classics
Release date:	1981
First published:	September 2005
Translators:	Wendy Doniger
Dimensions:	198 x 130 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	352
Edition:	Reprinted ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-044989-1
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Sanskrit
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Poetry texts & anthologies > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Hinduism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Sacred texts > General Promotions
LSN:	0-14-044989-2
Barcode:	9780140449891

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