Publisher's Synopsis
The Grihya-Sutras V2: The Sacred Books of the East V30 is a book that belongs to the Sacred Books of the East series and is authored by F. Max Muller. The book is the second volume of the Grihya-Sutras, which are a collection of texts that deal with the domestic rituals and practices of the ancient Vedic society in India. The book provides a detailed account of the domestic rituals, including the rites of passage, such as birth, marriage, and death, as well as the daily rituals and offerings that were performed by the householders. The text also covers topics such as the construction of houses, the duties of the householders, and the ethical and moral principles that governed their lives. The book is written in English and is a translation of the original Sanskrit text. It is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history and culture of ancient India. The book also provides insights into the religious and social practices of the Vedic society and is a must-read for those interested in the study of Hinduism and its evolution over time.1892. 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. The Grihya-Sutras, Rules of Vedic Domestic Ceremonies Part II contains: Gobhila, Hiranyakesin, Apastamba; and Apastamba, Yagna-Paribhasha-Sutras translated by F. Max Muller. 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.
