Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern IndiaT. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
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... Brahmins , it extended over a line of ten Yojans , or about forty miles ; and that the present city of Lachnau , or Lucnow , was only a suburb , called Lacshmanadwara , or the gate of Lacshman , brother of Rama . * Though Pythagoras ...
... Brahmins , it extended over a line of ten Yojans , or about forty miles ; and that the present city of Lachnau , or Lucnow , was only a suburb , called Lacshmanadwara , or the gate of Lacshman , brother of Rama . * Though Pythagoras ...
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... Brahmins , sole depositories of the Hindu laws and doctrines , were also the sole in deavours t subjects , I .: had even tr the Brahm .. tion and re appointed C possessions his particul fears . He mation of t excited to t the more I ...
... Brahmins , sole depositories of the Hindu laws and doctrines , were also the sole in deavours t subjects , I .: had even tr the Brahm .. tion and re appointed C possessions his particul fears . He mation of t excited to t the more I ...
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... Brahmins , and with that , their cau- tion and reserve . Mr. Hastings on being appointed Governor - General of the British possessions in India , made it an object of his particular attention , to remove their fears . He wished to ...
... Brahmins , and with that , their cau- tion and reserve . Mr. Hastings on being appointed Governor - General of the British possessions in India , made it an object of his particular attention , to remove their fears . He wished to ...
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... Brahmins and devout persons in India have done from the remotest ages . In the orgies of Bacchus , the egg was consecrated and held in veneration as a symbol of the world , and of him who contains every thing within himself . " Consule ...
... Brahmins and devout persons in India have done from the remotest ages . In the orgies of Bacchus , the egg was consecrated and held in veneration as a symbol of the world , and of him who contains every thing within himself . " Consule ...
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... Brahmin , is a fixed principle in the Hindu legislation : it is ordained by law , and sanctified by reli- gion to deprive him of life , either by direct violence , or by causing his death in any other manner , is a crime which cannot be ...
... Brahmin , is a fixed principle in the Hindu legislation : it is ordained by law , and sanctified by reli- gion to deprive him of life , either by direct violence , or by causing his death in any other manner , is a crime which cannot be ...
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