The Atharva-Veda Samhita First Half: Introduction Books 1-7 is a scholarly work by William Dwight Whitney which provides a comprehensive overview of the Atharva-Veda one of the four Vedas of Hinduism. The book is divided into two parts with the first half focusing on the introduction and the first seven books of the Atharva-Veda Samhita.The introduction provides an overview of the history and significance of the Atharva-Veda including its origins structure and the various rituals and practices associated with it. The author also discusses the language and style of the text as well as the various commentaries and interpretations that have been written over the centuries.The first seven books of the Atharva-Veda Samhita are then presented in detail with each book containing a collection of hymns and prayers that cover a wide range of topics including healing protection prosperity and love. The author provides a detailed analysis of each hymn including its structure meaning and historical context.Overall the Atharva-Veda Samhita First Half: Introduction Books 1-7 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of Hinduism Vedic literature or ancient Indian culture and religion. It provides a thorough and insightful analysis of one of the most important texts in the Hindu tradition and is sure to be of interest to scholars students and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world s literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.