A Legend From The Talavakara: Or Jaiminiya Brahmana Of The Samaveda is a book written by Arthur Coke Burnell and published in 1878. The book is a translation of the Jaiminiya Brahmana, which is one of the texts of the Samaveda, one of the four Vedas of Hinduism. The Jaiminiya Brahmana is a collection of stories and legends that explain the rituals and practices of the Samaveda. The book contains a detailed introduction to the Jaiminiya Brahmana and the Samaveda, as well as a translation of the legend of Talavakara, which tells the story of a sage who is reincarnated as a bird. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Hinduism, as well as anyone interested in the mythology and legends of ancient India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.