Rig Veda, The
Product ID: 120042291
Desertcart purchases this item on your behalf and handles shipping, customs, and support to Botswana.
The 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. 1200900 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 "to puzzle, to surprise, to trouble the mind," 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. Donigers The Rig Veda provides a fascinating introduction to a timeless masterpiece of Hindu ritual and spirituality. Review: Brilliant - Brilliantly researched and written work. A go to book on Rig Veda for those that are not inclined to read the whole of it. Review: Good
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,483 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #172 in Poetry (Books) #241 in Hinduism (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 463 Reviews |
S**A
Brilliant
Brilliantly researched and written work. A go to book on Rig Veda for those that are not inclined to read the whole of it.
J**Y
Good
R**I
A great synopsis of Right veda
Although not the entire Right veda, the book covers important areas with very informative commentary. Not just a literal English translation. I recommend this book.
V**.
Pathetic print . Excellent content a
The print quality can appreciated by comparing the text above ( another book) from below ( this book )
A**A
Good quality
The print is good
R**E
Good book to know rigveda and how it's based
Just to overview and know what is rigveda you can buy this you'll get enough knowledge but for deep studies find smtg else
A**J
Scholarly, witty, informative
This is about the best book I've read on the Rigveda. Wendy Doniger is a knowledgeable scholar. I got this book because I enjoyed her earlier ones: "The Hindus", "On Hindusim". She is witty. She has selected 108 (about 10%) of the suktas. Her notes and comments are very helpful in understanding the the big picture and the details. I only wish the original Vedic text could have been included
S**�
Four Stars
Oh. Author took most efforts in detailing. print quality average.
G**C
très beau
Pas de commentaire, pas de traduction. Je l'ai acheté pour le seul plaisir de ces lignes calligraphiées en nagari que je trouve très raffinées
大**郎
古いマックス・ミュラーの訳とはちょっと違った訳になっています。
マックス・ミュラーの古い訳は２巻本で元テキストの順序通りに訳してありますが、このアメリカ人の訳は抄訳で、テーマ別に分類してあり、賛歌が何をテーマにしているかがよく分かります。古代インド人がどのような宇宙観を持っていたかが分かります。
C**N
Book Review
Wendy Doniger's book, Rig Veda, organizes passages of the Aryan religious text around fifteen themes. Her detailed analyses offer a glimpse into the complex relationship between the human and cosmological realm in Ancient India. As she states in her introduction, this book was written for "people, not for scholars." Doniger's translations and explanations clarify and illuminate the role of sacrifice, fire, women, and various gods in a multifaceted ancient culture. This book was a required text for a class on Priests, Warriors, and Ascetics in Ancient India. Doniger's Rig Veda was an excellent resource in this course. The one controversial point regarding this book is the interpretation of the ephedrine ritual juice, Soma, as a hallucinogen. I would recommend this book to individuals interested in the study of religion in Ancient India.
T**Y
wonderful book of indian spirituality
originally bought this out of interest in ancient Indian culture and tuned out to be an amazing piece of work and reference book. Some of the hims and spells are beautiful, i take my hat of to the interpreter.
H**C
Rig Veda Invader
Great little example with good explanations on a difficult subject to translate.
Trustpilot
2 weeks ago
1 month ago