Rigveda Samhita Vol-1 by Ramesh Chandra Bengali PDF.
Title: Rigveda Samhita Vol-1,
Translated and Edited Author: Ramesh Chandra Dutta,
Genre: Hindu Religious Book, Hindu Scripture Book
Format: PDF, PDF Size: 25 MB, Pages: 679,
Ramesh Chandra Dutta translated and edited the Religious Collection Rigveda Samhita Vol-1
Introduction
The Rigveda Samhita is the oldest and most sacred scripture of Hinduism, primarily composed of hymns (suktas) praising the gods and dealing with worldly knowledge, cosmology (such as the Purusha Sukta), social customs (the caste system, the gambler’s lament), morality, and the purpose of life. Its central theme is the relationship between God, nature, and humanity, expressed through hymns to deities like Indra, Agni, Varuna, and Usha, which are still used in religious rituals today.
Ramesh Chandra Dutta’s translation of the Rigveda Samhita aims to provide an analytical introduction to the religion, philosophy, and way of life of the ancient Aryans, presenting their social and spiritual thoughts through hymns and praises to their deities. He primarily translated the Sanskrit original into Bengali, utilizing the commentaries of Sayana and others, making the profound meaning of the Vedas accessible to the general reader. It is the oldest and most fundamental religious text of Hinduism, divided into 10 mandalas (books) and 1028 suktas.
Main Content of Vol-1 :
- Praise and Glorification of Deities: The foundation of the Rigveda is the hymns composed for various gods and goddesses, such as Indra (the chief deity), Agni (the sacrificial fire), Surya, Varuna, Vayu, Rudra (the predecessor of Shiva), and Usha (the goddess of dawn).
- Cosmology: It discusses the creation of the universe (as in the ‘Nasadiya Sukta’), the origin of various entities, and the mysteries of nature, where Prajapati is considered the fundamental basis of creation.
- Social and Moral Teachings: The ‘Purusha Sukta’ describes the four varnas (Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra) of society, and suktas like the ‘Gambler’s Lament’ provide guidance on moral conduct and social life.
- Rituals: Mantras and hymns used in marriage, death, and other religious ceremonies are compiled here, known as ‘suktas’.
- Philosophical and Spiritual Thought: It offers profound philosophical ideas about the purpose of life, the pursuit of truth, and the balance between worldly and spiritual life, as exemplified by the presence of the Gayatri Mantra.
Structure and Characteristics:
- Mandalas and Suktas: The Rigveda is divided into 10 Mandalas (sections) and contains 1,028 Suktas (hymns), which are collections of mantras.
- Oldest Text: It is the oldest literary work in the Indo-European language family and is believed to have been composed around 1700 BCE, having been transmitted orally from generation to generation.
- Compilation: It is a vast collection of hymns composed at different times, rather than a single work.
Ramesh Chandra Dutta’s Translation:
- Ramesh Chandra Dutta translated the Sanskrit Rigveda into Bengali, making it accessible to general readers and researchers.
- He primarily relied on the works of German scholars and the commentary of Sayaṇa, which enhanced the quality of the translation.
- His translation is not merely a religious text, but also an important document of the history and culture of ancient India.
- Unveiling the Deeper Meaning: Ramesh Chandra Dutta based his translation on Sayaṇa’s commentary, which made the abstruse parts of the Vedas comprehensible to the general reader, much like a religious interpretation and explanation.
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