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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
352
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This non-fiction work is a scholarly collection of ancient Sanskrit hymns from one of Hinduismโs foundational texts. Its central aim is to illuminate timeless questions about creation, sacrifice, time, gender, and the divine. It speaks to adult readers, students of religion and history, and anyone curious about ancient literature and spiritual traditions. The emotional tone is contemplative and reverent, inviting deep reflection rather than spectacle.
The content is presented as a carefully curated selection of 108 hymns rendered in accessible English, accompanied by brief introductions and contextual notes that illuminate ritual life and belief. The reading experience feels engaging and thought-provoking, balancing lyrical translation with scholarly insight to reveal the paradoxes and wisdom woven through these ancient verses. Readers move through the collection by considering how each hymn expresses humanityโs relationship with the gods and with the rituals that bind a community together.
For education or non-fiction readers, the book covers concepts such as cosmology, ritual practice, social roles, ethics, and devotion, showing how these ideas shaped early Indian culture. Learning feels approachable, with clear explanations that make complex ideas feel within reach and relevant to contemporary readers.
Readers finish with a richer understanding of ancient Indian mythology and cultural history, gaining confidence to discuss complex ideas about ritual, belief, and the human search for meaning. The work invites ongoing curiosity, a broadened perspective on spirituality, and a deeper respect for the voices that shaped early civilizations.
Product Details
Author
Wendy Doniger
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
352
Language
English
SKU
9780140449891
ISBN
9780140449891
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x2x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
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