Rig-veda Repetitions: The Repeated Verses and Distichs and Stanzas of the Rig-veda in Systematic Presentation and with Critical Discussion

Maurice Bloomfield’s Rig-veda Repetitions: The Repeated Verses and Distichs and Stanzas of the Rig-veda in Systematic Presentation and with Critical Discussion is a three-part study focusing on the repeated textual structures within the Rigveda. Part I systematically catalogs repeated verses, distichs, and stanzas, showcasing the text’s extensive use of repetition. Part II explores the literary, ritual, and mnemonic roles these repetitions serve in preserving oral traditions and aiding memorization. Part III offers a critical discussion on the implications of these repeated forms for understanding Vedic culture, ritual practice, and linguistic conventions, underscoring Bloomfield’s pioneering role in Vedic studies.