Rig-Veda-Sanhita: A Collection Of Ancient Hindu Hymns, Constituting The Second Ashtaka, Or Book, Of The Rig Veda (1854)

Rig-Veda-Sanhita: A Collection Of Ancient Hindu Hymns, Constituting The Second Ashtaka, Or Book, Of The Rig Veda (1854) is a book that compiles a collection of ancient Hindu hymns. Written by Horace Hayman Wilson, this book is the second ashtaka, or book, of the Rig Veda. The Rig Veda is one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism and is composed of a collection of hymns, prayers, and rituals. The second ashtaka contains 43 hymns that are dedicated to various deities such as Agni, Indra, and Soma. The hymns in this book are written in Sanskrit and are accompanied by English translations and explanations. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of Hinduism, as well as for those interested in the history and culture of ancient India.The Oldest Authority For The Religious And Social Institutions Of The Hindus.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.