In this important work on Sanskrit literature, Adolf Kaegi provides an in-depth analysis of the Rigveda, one of ancient India's oldest sacred texts. He examines the structure and contents of the text, as well as its historical and cultural significance. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of ancient Indian literature and philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.