A History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature, so far as it illustrates the Primitive Religion of the Brahmans c10.95
A History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature, so far as it illustrates the Primitive Religion of the Brahmans c10.95
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c10.95
“As our ancestors have praised thee, we will praise thee,” is a very frequent sentiment of the Vedic poets. A new song was considered a special honour to the gods. The first hymn of the Rig-veda gives utterance to this sentiment. “Agni,” says Madhuchhandas, “thou who art worthy of the praises of ancient, and also of living poets, bring hither thou the gods.”