Contents: Preface. 1. Phonetic introduction. 2. Euphonic combination. 3. Declension. 4. Conjugation. 5. Indeclinable words. 6. Nominal stem formation and compounds. 7. Syntax. Appendices: i. List of verbs. ii. Vedic metre. iii. The Vedic accent. Vedic index. General index.

"Here is a key to unlock to oldest treasury of mankind's wisdom: Vedic literature--not just the metrical language of its hymns, but also the prose pieces of the Brahmanas / Brahmana - like writings: whether from the Atharva or the Yajurveda.

Setting forth a comprehensive phonetic survey of Vedic sounds, the author: an eminent orientalist of yester years, offers lucid explanatory accounts of Vedic Sandhi-system (euphonic combination), declension, conjugation, indeclinable words, nominal stem formation and, finally, of its syntax -- with numerous illustrations. At the base of Macdonell's Grammar is the first ever, yet the most authentic, linguistic material of the Rgveda -- supplemented, though, it is from other Samhitas as well. Also marked here are the grammatical forms of the Brahmanas where they differ from those of the later-day classical Sanskrit.

Now 'reprinted' afresh in an innovative format, this book has sustained its decades-long worldwide importance as an undisputed, systematically organised aid to the study of Vedic literature. And, for sure, retains its indispensability to scholars even today!"