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... religion , no form of government could have an abiding existence . Historical growth would be no more than a series of calamities ; and political institutions a curse compared with anarchy . There are some who in theory , still more who ...
... religion , no form of government could have an abiding existence . Historical growth would be no more than a series of calamities ; and political institutions a curse compared with anarchy . There are some who in theory , still more who ...
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... religion he must hold its creed . If economical he must accept the pursuit of gain as the proper aim of a citizen ... religious notions , many deep - seated prejudices , all that xxvi INTRODUCTION.
... religion he must hold its creed . If economical he must accept the pursuit of gain as the proper aim of a citizen ... religious notions , many deep - seated prejudices , all that xxvi INTRODUCTION.
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... religion . It is true that , on paper , at all events , three - fourths of the people are nominally of one creed - that which we call Hinduism . This , how- ever , is but a convenient term , covering any amount of internal difference ...
... religion . It is true that , on paper , at all events , three - fourths of the people are nominally of one creed - that which we call Hinduism . This , how- ever , is but a convenient term , covering any amount of internal difference ...
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... religious distinctions in India , one must realise that religion is not there a matter of dogma or doctrine , or even of worship , as we understand the term . It enters into everyday life to an extent inconceivable to an Englishman of ...
... religious distinctions in India , one must realise that religion is not there a matter of dogma or doctrine , or even of worship , as we understand the term . It enters into everyday life to an extent inconceivable to an Englishman of ...
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... religion is the pilgrimage , or visit to one or more of the shrines or temples traditionally re- commended to the ... religion . The Musalman influence upon the architec- ture of religious edifices in India is only prominent in area ...
... religion is the pilgrimage , or visit to one or more of the shrines or temples traditionally re- commended to the ... religion . The Musalman influence upon the architec- ture of religious edifices in India is only prominent in area ...
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