Publisher's Synopsis
Vedic Hymns V2: The Sacred Books of the East V46 is a book that contains a collection of ancient hymns from the Vedas, which are considered to be the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. This volume is the second in a series of translations by F. Max Muller, a German philologist and Orientalist who dedicated his life to studying and translating the religious and philosophical texts of India. The hymns in this book are written in Sanskrit and are believed to have been composed between 1500 and 1000 BCE. They are dedicated to various deities, including Indra, Agni, Soma, and Varuna, and offer insights into the religious beliefs, practices, and rituals of ancient India. The book also includes detailed notes and commentaries by Muller, which provide context and interpretation for the hymns. Overall, Vedic Hymns V2: The Sacred Books of the East V46 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and spirituality of ancient India.1897. 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. Vedic Hymns Part II contains: Hymns to Agni (Mandalas I-V). 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.
