Vedas
of the
BLACK YAJUS SCHOOL
Translated by
Arthur Berriedale Keith
2 vols
1914
Highly unusual work on ancient sacrifices (including animal and human sacrifice) in the ancient Vedic culture. The work translated is the arcane Tattiriya Sanhita which deals with: new and full moon sacrifices; soma sacrifices; preparations of the various altars and surrounds; soma cups; animal sacrifice; human sacrifice.
The Vedic Nakshastras [stars] arose from a spiritual perception of the universe. Nakshatras are the mansions of the Gods or cosmic powers and of the Rishis or sages. They can also project negative or anti-divine forces, just as certain planets like Saturn have well known malefic effects.
This set was the gift of the author to the University College of North Wales and bear his personal compliments slip and the bookplate of the University.
Large set of 2 vols complete in original black canvas, gilt titles, gilt top edge to both volumes, over 840 pages.