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Editions include the ''Sanhitâ'' edited by R. Roth and W. D. Whitney (Berlin, 1855-56) and an edition with Sâyanâchârya's commentary edited by Shankar Pândurang Pandit (Bombay, 1895-98, 4 vols.). English translations listed by Boris de Zirkoff include those of Ralph T. H. Griffith (Benares, 1895-96), Whitney and C. R. Lanman (Cambridge, Mass., 1905), and M. Bloomfield (Oxford, 1897; ''SBE'', Vol. XLII). {{ctd-source|BCW|2|522}}. | Editions include the ''Sanhitâ'' edited by R. Roth and W. D. Whitney (Berlin, 1855-56) and an edition with Sâyanâchârya's commentary edited by Shankar Pândurang Pandit (Bombay, 1895-98, 4 vols.). English translations listed by Boris de Zirkoff include those of Ralph T. H. Griffith (Benares, 1895-96), Whitney and C. R. Lanman (Cambridge, Mass., 1905), and M. Bloomfield (Oxford, 1897; ''SBE'', Vol. XLII). {{ctd-source|BCW|2|522}}. | ||
The fourth Veda, traditionally attributed to Atharvan, consists chiefly of formulas and spells against disease and calamity. Zirkoff lists Sanskrit editions and translations by Griffith, Whitney and Bloomfield. {{ctd-source|BCW|4|621}}. | |||
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Atharva Veda
(Sanskrit: अथर्ववेद)
Also: • Atharva-Veda • Atharvaveda • Atharvaveda IAST •
The fourth Veda; lit., magic incantation containing aphorisms, incantations and magic formula One of the most ancient and revered Books of the Brahmans (TG).
Editions include the Sanhitâ edited by R. Roth and W. D. Whitney (Berlin, 1855-56) and an edition with Sâyanâchârya's commentary edited by Shankar Pândurang Pandit (Bombay, 1895-98, 4 vols.). English translations listed by Boris de Zirkoff include those of Ralph T. H. Griffith (Benares, 1895-96), Whitney and C. R. Lanman (Cambridge, Mass., 1905), and M. Bloomfield (Oxford, 1897; SBE, Vol. XLII). (BCW 2:522).
The fourth Veda, traditionally attributed to Atharvan, consists chiefly of formulas and spells against disease and calamity. Zirkoff lists Sanskrit editions and translations by Griffith, Whitney and Bloomfield. (BCW 4:621).
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- Quotes: Blavatsky, Helena Petrovna, Zirkoff, Boris
- CTD article in Russian: Атхарваведа
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Shortly: A sacred Hindu text, the fourth Veda.