Seven Hymns Of The Atharva-Veda (1886)

Seven Hymns of the Atharva-Veda is a book written by Maurice Bloomfield in 1886. The Atharva-Veda is one of the four Vedas which are ancient Hindu texts that contain hymns prayers and rituals. This book focuses on seven specific hymns from the Atharva-Veda which are believed to have been composed between 1200 and 1000 BCE.Bloomfield provides a detailed analysis and translation of each hymn exploring their themes language and symbolism. The hymns cover a range of topics including healing protection prosperity and love. They also contain references to various deities such as Agni Indra and Varuna.In addition to his translations Bloomfield also provides commentary on the historical and cultural context of the hymns as well as their significance within Hinduism. He draws on his extensive knowledge of Sanskrit and Vedic literature to offer a comprehensive and insightful exploration of these ancient texts.Overall Seven Hymns of the Atharva-Veda is a valuable resource for scholars of Hinduism Sanskrit and Vedic literature as well as anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of ancient India.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.