This course on Rigvedic Sanskrit, a dialect that is "clearly not the direct ancestor of Classical Sanskrit" (Emeneau), provides a complete introduction to the language of the poems, and is designed to encourage renewed and independent study of this important anthology. Each lesson contains a fully-glossed passage, followed by grammar sections giving examples from throughout the poems. No prior knowledge of later Sanskrit is necessary.

"The Sanskrit of the Rig-Veda four thousand years ago was as perfect an instrument for what its users wanted to say as its modern descendant, Hindi, or as English."

(Randolph Quirk on 'Primitiveness' in language)

Book Details:

Author: Karen Thomson

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House

Edition: 1st

Publication Year: 2025

Pages: 307

Language: English

Size: 7.25" x 9.5"