Atharva-Veda Samhit?: Translated with a Critical and Exegetical Commentary In 2 Parts

Editor: Charles Rockwell Lanman Translator: William Dwight Whitney

ISBN 10: 9362808579 / ISBN 13: 9789362808578

Published by Gyan Publishing House, 2024

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pp. 1225.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Atharva-Veda Samhit?: Translated with a Critical and Exegetical Commentary In 2 Parts
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2024
• ISBN 10: 9362808579
• ISBN 13: 9789362808578
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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About The The book explores ancient hymns from sacred texts, delving into verses that invoke divine protection and blessings. It examines the rituals and prayers of worship, addressing various deities such as Soma and Maruts, seeking defense against malevolent forces. The verses earnestly request Mitra and Varuna to thwart harm, highlighting their divine authority over adversaries. Varuna is specifically invoked for safeguarding against deadly weapons, stressing the need for protection and distance from danger. Furthermore, the hymns extol Indra, Pushan, Varuna, Mitra, and Agni, invoking their assistance and guidance for the well-being of humanity. Through eloquent poetry, the text portrays a deep reverence and dependence on divine intervention in ancient religious practices. About The William Dwight Whitney (1827–1894) was a prominent American linguist and lexicographer renowned for his expertise in Sanskrit grammar and Vedic philology. He advocated language as a social construct and was the inaugural president of the American Philological Association. Whitney's contributions include editing the Atharva Veda and serving as editor-in-chief of The Century Dictionary. He authored numerous works on language, grammar, and philology, leaving a lasting impact on linguistic scholarship internationally. About The Charles Rockwell Lanman (1850–1941) was an esteemed American Sanskrit scholar. He developed a passion for Sanskrit at a young age and pursued advanced studies at Yale and in Germany. Lanman's contributions include building Harvard's notable Sanskrit collection and editing the Harvard Oriental Series. The Title 'Atharva-Veda Samhitā: Translated with a Critical and Exegetical Commentary written/authored/edited by William Dwight Whitney, Charles Rockwell Lanman', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362808578 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1225 (Pages). The publisher of t