The Atharva-Veda Samhita First Half: Introduction, Books 1-7 is a comprehensive book that provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the Atharva-Veda, one of the four sacred texts of Hinduism. The book is authored by William Dwight Whitney, an American linguist and Sanskrit scholar who is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the study of Indo-European languages.The book is divided into two parts, with the first half focusing on the introduction and the first seven books of the Atharva-Veda Samhita. The ...
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The Atharva-Veda Samhita First Half: Introduction, Books 1-7 is a comprehensive book that provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the Atharva-Veda, one of the four sacred texts of Hinduism. The book is authored by William Dwight Whitney, an American linguist and Sanskrit scholar who is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the study of Indo-European languages.The book is divided into two parts, with the first half focusing on the introduction and the first seven books of the Atharva-Veda Samhita. The introduction provides readers with a brief overview of the Atharva-Veda and its significance in Hinduism, while the first seven books delve into various topics such as healing, protection, and prosperity.The book is written in English, but it includes original Sanskrit text as well as translations and commentary by Whitney. This allows readers to gain a deeper understanding of the original text and its meaning, as well as the cultural and historical context in which it was written.Overall, the Atharva-Veda Samhita First Half: Introduction, Books 1-7 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Hinduism, Sanskrit, or ancient Indian literature. It provides readers with a comprehensive and scholarly analysis of the Atharva-Veda, making it an essential addition to any library.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.
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