The Vedas

by T. B. Griffith, Paul Tice (Foreword by)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781585092239
Publisher:	Book Tree, The
Publication date:	01/24/2003
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	218,798
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.50(d)