The Qur’an, Vol. 1 (Paperback - 2000)

The books in-this series popularly known as the Sacred Books of the East have gained world fame and are in great demand all over the world. These include translations of the most important works of the seven non-Christian religions viz. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Islam and two main indigenous systems of China. These books have exercised a deep Influence on the civilizations of the continent of Asia. East was the first to discover the Eternal Truth and bring it to the knowledge of the world. The Sacred Books are widely quoted in works on religion and philosophy. The books in this series are indispensable for a comparative study of the religions of the East. These contain some of the ancient sayings which were preserved because they are so true and so striking that they could not be for-gotten. The Sacred Books contain most valuable information, not only on the religion but also on moral sentiments, the social institutions, and the legal maxims of some of the most important nations of antiquity. These books would be found of great interest and use not only to the scholars of religion and philosophy and ancient history but also to the common man interested in these subjects.

The Sacred Books were translated into English by distinguished scho ars, all of whom occupied foremost positions in their own special departments of Oriental Studies. They included F. Max Muller, S. Beal, R.G. Bhandarkar, G. Buhler, A. Burnell, E.B. Cowell, J. Darmesteter, T.W. Rhys Davids, J. Eggeling, V. Fausboll, H. Jacobi, J. Jolly, H. Kern, F. Kielhorn, J. Legge, H. Oldenberg, E.H. Palmer, R. Pischel, K.T. Telang, and E.W. West G. Thibaut M. Bloomfield, J. Takakusm and M. Winternitz. The Editor of these books, Max Muller, is too well known to need any introduction. He is one of the best known Indologists, partly because of his successful efforts to address the general public. He repeatedly drew attention to the uniqueness of the Veda and awakened interest in Indo-logy among educated people. Max Muller was a brilliant speaker and was often invited to speak on Indological subjects. These lectures were meant both for the general public and the scholars. Max Muller not only contributed to Indological studies himself but also helped young scholars by donating his university salary as prizes. He also took keen interest in political development of India in his time. When he died, on 28.10.1900 in Oxford, the most distinguished men paid glowing tributes to his scholarly personality and human character. L. Tilak wrote : "In him India has lost the warmest friend, the wisest lover, and the most enthusias-tic admirer…………”