Atharva-Veda Samhita First Half

The book Atharva-Veda Samhita First Half: Introduction, Books 1-7 is a comprehensive guide to the first seven books of the Atharva-Veda, one of the four Vedas in Hinduism. The book is written by William Dwight Whitney, a renowned American linguist and Sanskrit scholar. The Atharva-Veda is a collection of hymns and mantras that are believed to have been composed between 1200 BCE and 1000 BCE.The first half of the Atharva-Veda Samhita includes an introduction that provides an overview of the Vedas and their significance in Hinduism. The book then delves into the seven books of the Atharva-Veda, which cover a wide range of topics such as healing, divination, love, marriage, and death. Each book is accompanied by a detailed commentary by Whitney, which provides context and insight into the meaning of the verses.The Atharva-Veda is unique among the Vedas in that it contains a significant amount of material related to practical concerns and everyday life. As such, the book is of great interest to scholars of history, religion, and anthropology, as well as to anyone interested in the cultural and spiritual traditions of ancient India. Whitney's translation and commentary make this complex and fascinating text accessible to a wider audience, and provide a valuable resource for students and scholars alike.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.