Sacred Verses, Healing Sounds: Hymns of the Rig Veda [Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

M.D. Deepak Chopra (Author)

Book Description

Series: Chopra, Deepak | Publication Date: December 1, 1994

In this hauntingly beautiful audio experience, Deepak Chopra explores the therapeutic power of sound. The Vedas (“sacred teachings”) are an ancient and vast collection of Sanskrit hymns and prayers, passed orally from generation to generation as eternal truths about the nature of life and of the universe. One of the oldest scriptures of India, The Rig Veda, praises the gods, the elements, and the bounty of the earth. Beginning with the hymn of creation and ending with the hymn of immortality, Deepak Chopra takes listeners on an unforgettable journey through the vast expanse of consciousness.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Amber-Allen Publ., New World Library (December 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878424106
• ISBN-13: 978-1878424105
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,965,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, Beautiful, February 22, 2000

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RachelAV8R (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sacred Verses, Healing Sounds: Hymns of the Rig Veda (Audio Cassette)

This was my introduction to the Bhagavad Gita. I bought it two weeks ago and have not stopped listening to it. I take it on my walk with me everyday. It keeps me centered throughout the day. Deepak's voice is heavenly, the classical Indian music is hauntingly beautiful, and the verses are,of course, sacred! I have since bought Yogananda's translation of the Gita and can honestly say this sacred text is changing my life. My love to Deepak for this introduction.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, August 7, 2003

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Mel Lowe "metrognome" (Toledo, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sacred Verses, Healing Sounds: Hymns of the Rig Veda (Audio Cassette)

I had hoped for some traditional mantra, chant or prayer, or even a nontraditional one, sung in some traditional or relevant melody. Not so. This consists of speaking, some mythology/theology, some prayer. There is a background of flute and tabla, sitar/tamboura and tabla, and sometimes vocalization.

The theology here is in my opinion a terribly brief survey.

To me the spoken content was largely undecipherable. The voice is too deep for easy comprehension of new terms. The voice falls off in volume very often. The musical background, while pleasant, also interferes with comprehension.

I have no argument with the music by itself, nor with the content, what little I could understand. Perhaps this would be a good tape for mood-setting. But one might suggest that it is only for the hardcore Chopra fans.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oops!, April 11, 2000

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RachelAV8R (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sacred Verses, Healing Sounds: Hymns of the Rig Veda (Audio Cassette)

Although I have heard the "Sacred Verses, Healing Sounds--HYMNS OF THE RIG VEDA," the above review refers to the "Sacred Verses, Healing Sounds--BHAGAVAD GITA." Unfortunately, my review went to Vol. II rather than Vol. I. The Hymns of the Rig Veda is also good, but I highly recommmend Vol. I, the Bhagavad Gita.