Originally published in 1883. The Sacred Books Of The East / translated by various oriental scholars, and edited by F. Max Muller Author: Muller, F. Max (Friedrich Max), 1823-1900 [Editor] Language: English Keywords: Oriental literature -- Translations into English English literature -- Translations from Oriental languages Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Sacred Books of the East by F. Max Müller: Journey into the sacred texts of the Eastern religions with 'The Sacred Books of the East.' Compiled by F. Max Müller, this comprehensive collection brings together significant religious scriptures from ancient Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern traditions. From the Vedas and Upanishads to the teachings of Confucius and the wisdom of the Quran, these revered texts offer profound insights into the spiritual beliefs, rituals, and philosophies that have shaped Eastern cultures for millennia. Key Aspects of the Book 'The Sacred Books of the East': Religious Diversity: Explore the rich diversity of Eastern religions through the inclusion of sacred texts from various traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam, among others. Philosophical Wisdom: Encounter the profound philosophical and spiritual teachings embedded within these texts, as they address fundamental questions about existence, ethics, the nature of reality, and the path to enlightenment. Cultural Significance: Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical significance of these sacred texts, as they have served as guiding principles for communities, shaped religious practices, and influenced the development of Eastern civilizations. Max Müller, a renowned scholar of comparative religion and philology, compiled 'The Sacred Books of the East.' Müller's lifelong dedication to the study of religious traditions and his expertise in ancient languages allowed him to bring together this extensive collection of sacred texts, offering readers a comprehensive resource for exploring the spiritual heritage of Eastern cultures. Müller's work continues to be celebrated for its scholarly rigor and contribution to the understanding of world religions.

The Sacred Books of the East is a monumental set of English translations of Asian religious writings, edited by Max M�ller and published by the Oxford University Press between 1879 and 1910. It incorporates the essential sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam.

Excerpt from The Sacred Books of the East, Vol. 48 The present translation of the Sribhashya claims to be faithful on the whole, although I must acknowledge that I have aimed rather at making it intelligible and, in a certain sense, readable than scrupulously accurate. If I had to rewrite it, I should feel inclined to go even further in the same direction. Indian Philosophy would, in my Opinion, be more readily and widely appreciated than it is at present, if the translators of philosophical works had been somewhat more concerned to throw their versions into a form less strange and repellent to the western reader than literal renderings from technical Sanskrit must needs be in many passages. I am not unaware of the peculiar dangers of the plan now advocated - among which the most obvious is the temptation it offers to the translator of deviating from the text more widely than regard for clearness would absolutely require. And I am conscious of having failed in this respect in more than one instance. In other cases I have no doubt gone astray through an imperfect understanding of the author's meaning. The fact is, that as yet the time has hardly come for fully adequate translations of comprehensive works of the type of the Sribhashya, the authors of which wrote with reference in many cases tacit - to an immense and highly technical philosophical literature which is only just beginning to be studied, and comprehended in part, by European scholars. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.