The Hymns of the Rgveda

Griffith, Ralph T. H.

ISBN 10: 812080046X / ISBN 13: 9788120800465

Published by Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi, 1973

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General wear, but clean and solid. ; 8vo; 707 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Hymns of the Rgveda
• Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi
• Publication Date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 812080046X
• ISBN 13: 9788120800465
• Binding: Cloth
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 3 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Eastern Religion/Hinduism/Buddhism

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Synopsis

The Rgveda, the oldest literary record of the Aryan race and the sacred book of the Hindus, has very few authentic translations in English. Most of the translations are only the imitations of interpretations which the mediaeval Hindus, as represented by Sayana, have offered. Griffith`s is the only translation which, though guided by Sayana, ventures to deviate from him widely and frequently. It may be ranked as an independent translation hitherto made in English. But this century old translation needed re-editing, necessitating a new edition incorporating improvements without disturbing the original. In this edition the Greek letters have been romanized wherever there are references in the footnotes from the Greek language. The system of transcription has been modernized even in regard to Avestan words in the footnotes, following the system of Bartholomae. The complete translation has been published in a single volume for the convenience of the reader. Each and every figure in the index has been duly checked and revised.

About the Author

J.L. Shastri and Late G.P. Bhatt English translation of puranas planned in a hundred volume series, of which 79 volumes have appeared so far. Translation of each purana is accompanied by a critical introduction, seneral index and footnotes.