Benares, the Sacred City: Sketches of Hindu Life and ReligionW. Thacker, 1912 - 226 pages |
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... raja's palace to offer himself in her place . The people and the high officers of the court crowded to see the great king of the deer thus unex- pectedly approaching . The raja's astonishment was great , and he refused to believe the ...
... raja's palace to offer himself in her place . The people and the high officers of the court crowded to see the great king of the deer thus unex- pectedly approaching . The raja's astonishment was great , and he refused to believe the ...
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... raja . The latter re- ceived him with much respect , and begged him to ask whatever he might desire . Brahmā replied that the only favour he craved was that the raja would furnish the materials for the great horse - sacrifice . Now this ...
... raja . The latter re- ceived him with much respect , and begged him to ask whatever he might desire . Brahmā replied that the only favour he craved was that the raja would furnish the materials for the great horse - sacrifice . Now this ...
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... Raja , however , had not yet the courage to show open hostility , but , placing his turban in Hastings ' lap , tried to keep up an appearance of humility , with many vows and protestations of sincerity . Hastings received him civilly ...
... Raja , however , had not yet the courage to show open hostility , but , placing his turban in Hastings ' lap , tried to keep up an appearance of humility , with many vows and protestations of sincerity . Hastings received him civilly ...
Contents
IN THE VEDIC TIMES | 1 |
The Kāsis The Vedic hymns The Upanishads | 9 |
THE HINDU EPICSHEROWORSHIP | 17 |
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