Vede Rigveda-01

Name: Vede Rigveda-01
Brand: Å½eljko Å½ic
Price: 64.75 AUD

By: Å½eljko Å½ic

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Paperback | 21 January 2026

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324 Pages

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22.86 x 15.24 x 1.73

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Rigveda - Mandala I presents a landmark scholarly and poetic achievement: the first comprehensive Croatian translation of the opening mandala of the Rigveda, the oldest preserved sacred text of Indo-European civilization.

Translated and commented by Zeljko Zic, this volume goes beyond a literal rendering of ancient Sanskrit hymns. It offers a carefully balanced interpretation that preserves poetic rhythm while remaining faithful to the ritual, mythological, and linguistic depth of the original text. Each hymn is accompanied by clear explanations that illuminate Vedic gods such as Agni, Indra, and Soma, as well as key concepts like sacrifice (yaj±a) and cosmic order (a¹ta).

The book places the Rigveda within its historical and cultural context, exploring its Indo-European roots and its influence on later Hindu philosophy, mythology, and religious thought. Special attention is given to translation challenges, symbolic language, and the transition from ritual poetry to early philosophical reflection.

Written for scholars, students, and serious readers of ancient texts, Vede Rigveda-01 (Rigveda - Mandala I) is both an academic resource and an accessible guide to humanity's earliest spiritual imagination. It is an essential work for anyone interested in Vedic literature, comparative mythology, Indo-European studies, or the foundations of religious and philosophical traditions.

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