Publisher's Synopsis
The Atharva-Veda Samhita, Second Half: Books Eight To Nineteen is a book published in 1904 by William Dwight Whitney. It is a collection of sacred hymns and verses from the Atharva-Veda, one of the four Vedas of Hinduism. The book contains the second half of the Atharva-Veda Samhita, which consists of 20 books in total. This particular volume covers books eight to nineteen. The Atharva-Veda is known for its focus on practical aspects of life, such as healing, protection, and prosperity. The hymns in this book are written in Sanskrit and are accompanied by English translations and commentary by Whitney. The book provides insight into the beliefs and practices of ancient Hinduism and is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion and history.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.
