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The Vedas
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #555320 in Books
- Published on: 2003-01-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 168 pages
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Synopsis
This book is a detailed overview of The Vedas, the holy book of the Hindus. The most important Hymns are quoted in full; extracts are also included from the Brahmanas, the part of the Rig Veda that that guides the Brahmans, the highest class of priests, in Vedic ceremonies. This is one of the oldest and most important of the world's holy books. It is primarily composed of hymns, poems, incantations and rituals from ancient India. Not only is this the "bible" of the Hindu religion, it also offers a unique snapshot of normal, everyday life in India as it occurred over four thousand years ago.
Customer Reviews
The Vedas
This is an interesting little book for anyone who wants an introductory overview of the Vedas. It is not what I was expecting and is a little dry and laboured. I believe, the Vedas are amazing texts which should excite and ignite the senses like listening to an orchestra peform a symphony. I guess it shows just how the Vedas and the sacred knowledge within them is meant to be passed on by word of mouth. However I think the author should be commended for managing to squeeze so much information in relatively a few pages.
