Asvalayana Samhita of the Rgveda: With Padapatha (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts)

Book Detail:

• Author: Chaubey, B.B.
• Brand: D.K. Print World Ltd
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 1969
• Release Date: 01-12-2009
• EAN: 9788185503172
• Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 2.6 inches
• Languages: English

Book Description:

This monumental work by B.B. Chaubey focuses on the Ashvalayana-Samhita, one of the lesser-known Sakha-Samhitas of the Rigveda. The Ashvalayana-Samhita was previously unavailable in its complete form, but this edition presents the full text, along with its padapatha and proper accent marks. This version introduces 212 additional mantras, some of which appear in common suktas, while others form 16 additional complete suktas.

Among the notable additional suktas in this text are Kapinjala-sukta, Lakshmi-sukta, Pavamana-sukta, Hiranya-sukta, Medha-sukta, and Manasa-sukta. The book includes both the original Sanskrit text and translations in English and Hindi for these additional mantras. In the introduction, the editor examines the historical background of the Sakha-Samhitas, exploring the works of various authorities like Patanjali and Mahidasa, and delving into the antiquity and treatment of the Ashvalayana-Samhita text, with special focus on its accent and padapatha.

This two-volume set offers a comprehensive and scholarly approach to this vital Rigvedic text, making it a valuable resource for scholars of Vedic literature, linguistics, and Indology.

About the Author:

B.B. Chaubey is a prominent scholar in the field of Vedic studies. With a deep understanding of ancient Indian texts and their historical significance, Chaubey's work focuses on the Rigveda and its various Samhitas. His research and publications have contributed significantly to the field, particularly in making lesser-known Vedic texts accessible to modern readers. Chaubey’s expertise lies in the meticulous analysis of Vedic literature, its linguistic nuances, and its spiritual and historical implications.