Hymns Of The Samaveda

by Ralph Thomas Hotchkin Griffith

The Hymns of the Samaveda is a book written by Ralph T.H. Griffith, which contains a collection of hymns from the Samaveda, one of the four Vedas of Hinduism. The Samaveda is known for its musical and melodic qualities, and the hymns in this book are arranged according to their musical structures. The book includes translations of the original Sanskrit texts, as well as detailed notes and commentary on the meaning and significance of each hymn. The hymns cover a wide range of topics, including praise of the gods, creation myths, and philosophical concepts. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Hinduism, as well as for anyone interested in the religious and cultural traditions of India.1. Hither, for powerful kinship, I call Agni, him who prospers you, Most frequent at our solemn rites. 2. May Agni with his pointed blaze cast down each fierce devouring May Agni win us wealth by war! 3. Agni, be gracious; thou art thou hast approached the pious man, Hast come to sit on sacred grass.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.

Genres: Hinduism, Mythology, Philosophy

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1501

About the author

Ralph Thomas Hotchkin Griffith (1826–1906) was an English Indologist, a member of the Indian education service and among the first Europeans to translate the Vedas into English. He lived in the UK (Oxford) and in India (Benares and Nilgiris).