Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kausitaki Brahmanas of the Rigveda

by Arthur Berriedale Keith

The Present volume, contains the translation of the Aitareya brahmana based on the accurate original text edited by Haug, Aufrecht and the one used by Sayana in his commentary, while that of the Kausitaki Brahmana is based on the text edited by Lindtner. Both the Brahmanas are important, for they have preserved for use the ancient traditions of their schools, not available from any older source. Dr. Keith has added a long introduction to this volume. Extending over 103 pages it covers the Comparison of Contents of the two Brahmanas, their relation, Composition, Dates, Ritual, Language, Style, Metre, Commentaries and Editions. In the treatment of this vast subject matter the reader will find abundant material to ensure the correctness of textual interpretation in the translation of the text. This monumental work is an excellent contribution to the knowledge of sacrificial cult that characterized Indian life in the Vedic age.

567 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1998

About the author

Keith, Arthur Berriedale 1879-1944
Berriedale Keith, Arthur, 1879-1944
Keith, A.B., 1879-1944
Keith, A. Berriedale, 1879-1944
Keith, Arthur B. 1879-1944