Publisher's Synopsis
The Sacred Laws of the Aryas V2: The Sacred Books of the East V14 is a book written by F. Max Muller. It is the second volume in a series that explores the sacred laws of the Aryas, a group of people who lived in ancient India. The book is part of the Sacred Books of the East series, which is a collection of translations of important religious texts from the East. The Sacred Laws of the Aryas V2 contains translations of several important texts, including the Aitareya Brahmana, the Kaushitaki Brahmana, and the Vadhula Anvakhyana. These texts provide insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Aryas, including their views on sacrifice, the nature of the soul, and the role of the gods in human affairs. In addition to the translated texts, the book includes extensive commentary and analysis by F. Max Muller. Muller was a renowned scholar of Indian religion and philosophy, and his insights provide valuable context for understanding the texts. Overall, The Sacred Laws of the Aryas V2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the religious and philosophical traditions of ancient India. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the beliefs and practices of the Aryas, and offers valuable insights into the development of Indian religion and philosophy.1882. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. The Sacred Laws of the Aryas as taught in the schools of Apastamba, Gautama, Vasishtha and Baudhayana Part II contains the Vasishtha Dharmasastra and Baudhayana Dharmasastra. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
