Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern IndiaT. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
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Page 27
... give mutual support though with mutual checks— " nevertheless , a spirit of sublime devotion , of benevolence to mankind , and of amiable tenderness to all sentient creatures , * Sir William Jones's Works , vol . vii . p . 88. Mr ...
... give mutual support though with mutual checks— " nevertheless , a spirit of sublime devotion , of benevolence to mankind , and of amiable tenderness to all sentient creatures , * Sir William Jones's Works , vol . vii . p . 88. Mr ...
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... attribute the laws that others give to Orpheus . The Orphæ , though the name be taken from the latter , were followers of the doctrines of Pythagold , blazing like the luminary with a thousand beams ; 30 CREATION . - LAWS , AND.
... attribute the laws that others give to Orpheus . The Orphæ , though the name be taken from the latter , were followers of the doctrines of Pythagold , blazing like the luminary with a thousand beams ; 30 CREATION . - LAWS , AND.
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... give and receive in payment metals by weight according to their quality . Vast quantities of coin annually flow into their country from the nations they trade with ; they cannot , therefore , be ignorant of its utility ; but if the ...
... give and receive in payment metals by weight according to their quality . Vast quantities of coin annually flow into their country from the nations they trade with ; they cannot , therefore , be ignorant of its utility ; but if the ...
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... give an idea of the variety , quantity , and great value of those ornaments . But notwithstanding the wealth with which India abounded , it is very possible that the precious metals in circulation , instead of being in proportion to ...
... give an idea of the variety , quantity , and great value of those ornaments . But notwithstanding the wealth with which India abounded , it is very possible that the precious metals in circulation , instead of being in proportion to ...
Page 89
... give the general name of curry stuff . All but the several classes of Brahmins may eat certain animal food . It is superfluous to repeat that the use of the cow species is positively prohibited , it is even declared to be a high crime ...
... give the general name of curry stuff . All but the several classes of Brahmins may eat certain animal food . It is superfluous to repeat that the use of the cow species is positively prohibited , it is even declared to be a high crime ...
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| Title | Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern India |
| Author | Quintin Craufurd |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | T. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 28 Jun 2016 |
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