In this volume the author traces the development of Vedic literature from the Rgveda to the Vedangas, explains the inter-relationship of different Vedic works, and enlightens the reader on the excellence of Vedic poetry which is embellished by perfect metrical skill, polished language, elegant style, and metaphors. It has been amply demonstrated in this work with suitable illustrations that if the metaphorical meaning of Vedic expressions is overlooked, their ...