- Category: Books » Religion & Spirituality » Hinduism - General
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- Publisher: Penguin USA
- ISBN: 0140449892
- WAPI (Tower ID): 100539904
- Release Date: September 27, 2005
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Product DescriptionMore Books by Wendy Doniger (Author)Run a Quick Search on "The Rig Veda" by Wendy Doniger to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The Rig Veda"Browse more products related to "Wendy Doniger"AnnotationThe earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas, and the first extensive composition to survive in any Indo-European language, "The Rig Veda" (c. 1200a900 bc) is a collection of more than 1,000 individual Sanskrit hymns. A work of intricate beauty, it provides unique insight into early Indian mythology and culture. Fraught with paradox, the hymns are meant ato puzzle, to surprise, to trouble the mind, a writes translator Wendy Doniger, who has selected 108 hymns for this volume. Chosen for their eloquence and wisdom, they focus on the enduring themes of creation, sacrifice, death, women, and the gods. Donigeras "The Rig Veda" provides a fascinating introduction to a timeless masterpiece of Hindu ritual and spirituality. If You Enjoy "The Rig Veda (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:
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