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Atharva-Veda Samhit?: Translated with a Critical and Exegetical Commentary Volume 2nd
Translator: William Dwight Whitney, Editor: Charles Rockwell Lanman
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Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, IndiaGyan Books Pvt. Ltd.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Language: English. About The Book: The book explores ancient hymns from sacred texts, delving into verses that invoke divine protection and blessings. It examines the rituals and prayers of worship, addressing various deities such as Soma and Maruts, seeking defense against malevolent forces. The vers…es earnestly request Mitra and Varuna to thwart harm, highlighting their divine authority over adversaries. Varuna is specifically invoked for safeguarding against deadly weapons, stressing the need for protection and distance from danger. Furthermore, the hymns extol Indra, Pushan, Varuna, Mitra, and Agni, invoking their assistance and guidance for the well-being of humanity. Through eloquent poetry, the text portrays a deep reverence and dependence on divine intervention in ancient religious practices. About The Translator: William Dwight Whitney (18271894) was a prominent American linguist and lexicographer renowned for his expertise in Sanskrit grammar and Vedic philology. He advocated language as a social construct and was the inaugural president of the American Philological Association. Whitney's contributions include editing the Atharva Veda and serving as editor-in-chief of The Century Dictionary. He authored numerous works on language, grammar, and philology, leaving a lasting impact on linguistic scholarship internationally. About The Editor: Charles Rockwell Lanman (18501941) was an esteemed American Sanskrit scholar. He developed a passion for Sanskrit at a young age and pursued advanced studies at Yale and in Germany. Lanman's contributions include building Harvard's notable Sanskrit collection and editing the Harvard Oriental Series. The Title 'Atharva-Veda Samhit?: Translated with a Critical and Exegetical Commentary written/authored/edited by Translator: William Dwight Whitney, Editor: Charles Rockwell Lanman', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362804723 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 589 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Reference, Religion & Spirituality. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol: Volume 2nd Volume 2nd 589.
