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Wisdom of the Ancient Seers: Mantras of the Rig Veda

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Since I do not read ancient Sanskrit it is very hard for me to judge the quality of this book. Frawley offers us a completely new [as far as I know] look at the Rigveda, an ancient collection of hymns that form the core of Sanatana Dharma (the eternal tradition - also called Hinduism). The hymns are not often read nowadays because they are very difficult to understand. Frawley interprets the hymns in a more spiritual way than has been done before.

Reading this book I am often struck by the wealth of divine ideas and the complexity of the hymns. The book is not easy to read and requires ones full attention. Yet this is one of the most inspiring books that I've read in a long time. The Rig Veda takes one back to a time when humanity was still one with the world. Where everything was sacred, profound, happy and clear. The book made me want to study Sanskrit and investigate the original; who knows, perhaps some day I will.

Dr. Frawley has captured the deep spiritual meaning of the Rig Veda with a clarity that can only come from the heart. Exquisitely written, each sentence is rich with deep spiritual insight into the profound meaning of the Rig and our human spiritual journey. This work is truly a gift, in that the author gives us a clear but strong foundation on which we can begin to understand the meaning behind this ancient scripture. Each chapter of the book introduces hymns about a major power or force which permeates the universe. Dr. Frawley then discusses how that power is at work around us and through us to help us in our own unfolding. His insights create an allegorical mind-set that opens windows of perception not normally accessible to the average reader. Such a foundation lets the hymns come alive with meaning when one studies the deep metaphors in the Rig itself. This is definitely a "must read" for those to whom the ancient scriptures are calling.

~Donna Miesbach ~ www.donnamiesbach.com ~

The title suggests that the book will shed new light on Mantras of Rig Veda, the oldest text on the planet.

But all you get is bad English translation of the original sanskrit verses.

Even scholars in the early 20th century knew that all the 4 Vedas were codices. They are not to be taken literally which is what Mr.Fraudley does. Any pretentious new ager can write the type of nonsense he purports as the wisdom of the Rigveda.

It is a direct pun on the intelligence of the ancient vedic sages. We can just hope the author has prepared well for his afterlife.

This is not the first time he has done this. This author has written a lot of books on various topics based upon skimpy & superficial knowledge and understanding. So watch out.

Just a reflection on the times we live in.