The Sāmaveda
English Translation (Griffith 1895)


Welcome to the electronic text of Ralph T.H. Griffith's English translation of the Sāmaveda, together with a popular commentary (1895).

The translation is divided into two parts – Part I (Purvarcika) containing 6 books, and Part II (Uttararcika) containing 9 books. A general introduction is also included.

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Contents – Sāmaveda (Griffith)

Book 00: General Information Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 01: First Part, Book 1 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 02: First Part, Book 2 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 03: First Part, Book 3 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 04: First Part, Book 4 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 05: First Part, Book 5 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 06: First Part, Book 6 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 07: Second Part, Book 1 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 08: Second Part, Book 2 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 09: Second Part, Book 3 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 10: Second Part, Book 4 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 11: Second Part, Book 5 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 12: Second Part, Book 6 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 13: Second Part, Book 7 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 14: Second Part, Book 8 Last updated: Mar 2025
Book 15: Second Part, Book 9 Last updated: Mar 2025

Source: Griffith, Ralph T.H. Hymns of the Sāmaveda – Translated with a Popular Commentary. 1895.

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