# The Rig Veda audiobook, unabridged

The Rig Veda is an unabridged English audiobook of the ancient Vedic hymns, narrated by Sagar Arya. Its 41-hour-plus runtime suits listeners seeking an extended presentation, while feedback on the translation is mixed, so it may not be the clearest option for everyone.

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- Language: en-GB
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- Price: 3.99 GBP
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- Rating: 4.4 / 5
- Reviews: 82

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## At a glance

- The listing describes 1,028 poems arranged in 10 mandalas, with religious themes and ancient Indian perspectives.
- The translation is based on Ralph T. Griffith's 1896 English poetic version, revised and modernised for this recording, with additional translation credited to Anwesha Arya.
- The listing says Sagar Arya narrates the verses with attention to their varying character and ritual background.

## Pros

- Unabridged presentation offers a long-form way to hear the work rather than a shortened selection.
- The English narration makes the text accessible to listeners who do not read Sanskrit.

## Specifications

### Edition and audio
- Format: Audiobook
- Version: Unabridged
- Listening length: 41 hours and 22 minutes
- Language: English
- Narrator: Sagar Arya
### Publication
- Author: uncredited
- Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks from W. F. Howes Ltd
- Publication date: 18 April 2020

## Before you buy

- Customer feedback is divided on the translation, with some listeners finding it confusing. Consider whether this interpretive audio presentation suits your preferred way of engaging with the text.

## A good fit for

- Listeners exploring Vedic literature and ancient Indian religious thought.
- Those who prefer a narrated, extended presentation to reading a long text.

## Less suited to

- Listeners seeking a concise introduction or a translation that customers consistently find clear.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the content as engaging, including a reported sense of insight into ancient thought. Responses to the translation are mixed, with some appreciating the complete English version and others finding it confusing. Value for money also draws differing views. The strong overall rating is encouraging but does not settle whether this 41-hour presentation or its translation style will suit an individual listener.
- Positive themes: Listeners describe the content as wonderful and illuminating about ancient times.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on the translation ranges from appreciation of the complete English version to reports that it can be confusing.
- Mixed feedback: Value for money receives both favourable and reserved reactions.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who narrates The Rig Veda audiobook?
The listing names Sagar Arya as narrator.
### How long is this audiobook?
The stated listening length is 41 hours and 22 minutes.
### Is this an abridged version?
The listing identifies the version as unabridged.
### What translation is used?
The description says it is based on Ralph T. Griffith's 1896 English poetic version, revised and modernised, with additional verses translated by Anwesha Arya.

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