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Digireads.com The Rig Veda by Anonymous Translated by Ralph T H Griffith
Considered one the four canonical texts of the Hindu religion known collectively as The Vedas The Rig Veda is one of the most important works of Hindu scripture. The work is a collection of poems sayings prayers and origin myths. Written sometime between 17001100 BCE The Rig Veda is one of the oldest works of the IndoEuropean languages. The hymns included in the collection are dedicated to various deities in Hindu mythology including Vishnu Rudra Indra Soma and Surya. Many Hindu priests and philosophers have revived and reinterpreted the poems contained in The Rig Veda for use in their modern religious practices. This text is an excellent introduction for Englishspeakers into the Hindu mythology and religion. Amongst the tales readers will find moral allegory and ethical guidelines common to Western religion and philosophy. The Rig Veda is a must read for anyone interested in Eastern history religion and mythology.show more