The earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas and the first extensive composition to survive in any Indo-European language the Rig Veda is a collection of over 1000 individual Sanskrit hymns. A work of intricate beauty it provides a unique insight into early Indian mythology religion and culture. This selection of 18 of the hymns chosen for their eloquence and wisdom focuses on the enduring themes of creation sacrifice death women the sacred plant soma and the gods. Inspirational and profound it provides a fascinating introduction to one of the founding texts of Hindu scripture an awesome and venerable ancient work of Vedic ritual prayer philosophy legend and faith.
