The Aitareya Brahmanam of the Rigveda: Containing the Earliest Speculations of the Brahmans on the Meaning of the Sacrificial Prayers, and on the Origin, Performance and Sense of the Rites of the Vedic Religion Edited Translated and Explained with Preface Introductory Essay, and A map of the Sacrificial Compound At the Soma Sacrifice

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The Aitareya Brahmanam, a key text from the Rigveda, focuses on the rituals and sacrificial practices of the Brahmans. It offers theological insights into the meaning and significance of Vedic sacrificial prayers, exploring spiritual ideas and their cosmic implications. The text discusses the origins and purposes of Vedic sacrifices, the relationship between humans and gods, and the philosophical dimensions of sacrifice. It also sheds light on the evolution of Vedic thought and the development of Brahmanical religious practices