Vedic India as Embodied Principally in the Rig-Veda

""Vedic India as Embodied Principally in the Rig-Veda"" by Zenaide A. Ragozin is a comprehensive study of the ancient Vedic civilization of India, focusing primarily on the Rig-Veda, one of the oldest and most revered texts of Hinduism. The book explores the history, culture, and religion of Vedic India, examining the social and political structures, the role of women, and the importance of rituals and ceremonies in daily life. Ragozin also delves into the spiritual beliefs and practices of the Vedic people, including their worship of various gods and goddesses, their ideas about the afterlife, and their understanding of karma and reincarnation. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including the Rig-Veda itself, as well as other ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and modern scholarship. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient India, as well as for students of religion, anthropology, and world history.1895. Contents: The Wonderland of the East; The Aryas; The Sources of our Knowledge; The Vedas; The Rig-Veda: the Older Gods; The Rig-Veda: The Storm-Myth-The Sun-and-Dawn Myth; The Rig-Veda: Later and Lesser Gods-Story-Myths; The Rig-Veda: Early History; The Rig-Veda: Early Culture; The Rig-Veda: Sacrifice; and The Rig-Veda: Cosmogony; Philosophy-Retrospect.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.