Two copies of this rare work by the eminent philologist and orientalist have been gifted to the renowned research centre by anonymous donors at a time when UoP is celebrating 100 years of teaching of German in India

There’s a lot of history between these covers. The assortment of uncommon books at Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute has been augmented by two identical gems — copies of the German translation of Rig Veda by Friedrich Max Muller, published in 1856. The rare printed copies have significant value, as till that time generations had learnt the vedas through recital.

“The book is very rare and it is wonderful that we have acquired it in the 100th year of teaching of German in India,” historian Shrikrishna Bhave pointed out. More.

See: Mid-Day

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