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Dominic Goodall, editor
Hindu Scriptures
$29.95, paperback
978-0-520-20778-3
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400 pages,
August 1996, Only available in Only available in the United States, Canada
Categories: Religion; Hinduism; South Asia
August 1996, Only available in Only available in the United States, Canada
Categories: Religion; Hinduism; South Asia
"For 30 years now, R. C. Zaehner's anthology Hindu Scriptures has remained the standard collection of Hindu religious texts for students of Hinduism. Now, Goodall brings Zaehner up to date for a new generation of readers by adding new material and fresh translations to this popular anthology. Goodall captures the panoramic dynamism and diversity of the Hindu scriptural tradition. . . . Deft translations and thorough introductory material should guarantee that this anthology continues to be the standard collection of Hindu scripture well into the next century."—Publishers Weekly
"Excellent. . . . Goodall adheres closely to the scope of Zaehner's selection, except in a wider selection of archaic texts from the Vedas. Updating the selection to display a polysynonymy that Zaehner's penchant for a philosophia perennis ignored, Goodall provides new translations, not only of the four Vedas but also of six major Upanishads, the whole Bhagavad-Gita as well as a few minor texts of law and commentary."—Reader's Review
"Good has significantly revised R. C. Zaehner's book on Hindu scriptures by deleting some parts and adding the Yajnavalkya-Smrti (a work on conduct, legal proceedings, and penitential rites), the first seven chapters of the Kirana-Tantra (a work on initiation into the Saiva Siddhanta cult), and the Bhagavat-Purana (a work expressing popular devotionalism). . . . The book provides fresh translations of portions of the Rig and Athavara Vedas, some Upanishads, and the Bhagavad-Gita."—Library Journal
"Excellent. . . . Goodall adheres closely to the scope of Zaehner's selection, except in a wider selection of archaic texts from the Vedas. Updating the selection to display a polysynonymy that Zaehner's penchant for a philosophia perennis ignored, Goodall provides new translations, not only of the four Vedas but also of six major Upanishads, the whole Bhagavad-Gita as well as a few minor texts of law and commentary."—Reader's Review
"Good has significantly revised R. C. Zaehner's book on Hindu scriptures by deleting some parts and adding the Yajnavalkya-Smrti (a work on conduct, legal proceedings, and penitential rites), the first seven chapters of the Kirana-Tantra (a work on initiation into the Saiva Siddhanta cult), and the Bhagavat-Purana (a work expressing popular devotionalism). . . . The book provides fresh translations of portions of the Rig and Athavara Vedas, some Upanishads, and the Bhagavad-Gita."—Library Journal
"The Veda, the Upanishads, the Gita, the Dharma books, Tantra, and the Bhagavata Purana—these are the texts many Hindus would name as forming the core of their tradition. Here they are, at last, between two covers."—Jack Hawley, Director, South Asian Institute, Columbia University
The scriptures revered by Hindus are enormously varied, and R. C. Zaehner's anthology has long been considered invaluable for its breadth and diversity. Now Dominic Goodall expands Zaehner's work with three fresh translations, including one work that appears for the first time in English. Spanning more than two thousand years, the range of selections in this book include arcane hymns of the ancient Aryans, prescriptions governing every aspect of the daily life of the orthodox, and sensual poetry.
Note on the Editor
Introduction
Note on the Texts and Translations
Guide to Pronunciation
FROM THE RG-VEDA
III, lxii, The 'Gayatri'
I, xxiv To Varuna and Others
I, cliv To Visnu
II, i To Agni
II, xii To Indra
II, xxxii To Rudra
IX, lxxiv Soma Pressed in the Bowls
X, lxxxi To Visvakarman
X, lxxxii To Visvakarman
X, xc The Sacrifice of Primal Man
X, cxxi Prajapati (the 'Golden Embryo')
X, cxxix 'In the Beginning . . .'
FROM THE ATHARVA-VEDA
X, ii Primal Man
X, vii Skambha (the Support)
X, viii Skambha again
XI, iv To the Breath of Life
FROM THE UPANISHADS
Brhadaranyaka Upanishad
Chandogya Upanishad
Isa Upanishad
Katha Upanishad
Mandukya Upanishad
Svetasvatara Upanishad
THE BHAGAVAD-GITA
FROM THE YAJNAVALKYA-SMRTI
The Law Book of Yajnavalkya, Chapter 1 (Conduct)
The Law Bok of Yajnavalkya, Chapter 3 (Reparations)
FROM THE KIRANA-TANTRA
Chapters 1-7
FROM THE BHAGAVATA-PURANA
Book X, Chapters 29-33
Glossary
Suggestions for Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Note: Macrons, underdots, tildes, and other diacritical marks have been omitted in this web rendition of the table of contents. The book itself does include all necessary diacritical marks.
Introduction
Note on the Texts and Translations
Guide to Pronunciation
FROM THE RG-VEDA
III, lxii, The 'Gayatri'
I, xxiv To Varuna and Others
I, cliv To Visnu
II, i To Agni
II, xii To Indra
II, xxxii To Rudra
IX, lxxiv Soma Pressed in the Bowls
X, lxxxi To Visvakarman
X, lxxxii To Visvakarman
X, xc The Sacrifice of Primal Man
X, cxxi Prajapati (the 'Golden Embryo')
X, cxxix 'In the Beginning . . .'
FROM THE ATHARVA-VEDA
X, ii Primal Man
X, vii Skambha (the Support)
X, viii Skambha again
XI, iv To the Breath of Life
FROM THE UPANISHADS
Brhadaranyaka Upanishad
Chandogya Upanishad
Isa Upanishad
Katha Upanishad
Mandukya Upanishad
Svetasvatara Upanishad
THE BHAGAVAD-GITA
FROM THE YAJNAVALKYA-SMRTI
The Law Book of Yajnavalkya, Chapter 1 (Conduct)
The Law Bok of Yajnavalkya, Chapter 3 (Reparations)
FROM THE KIRANA-TANTRA
Chapters 1-7
FROM THE BHAGAVATA-PURANA
Book X, Chapters 29-33
Glossary
Suggestions for Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Note: Macrons, underdots, tildes, and other diacritical marks have been omitted in this web rendition of the table of contents. The book itself does include all necessary diacritical marks.