Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern IndiaT. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
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Page 35
... Brahmin cannot retire to the woods , that is to say , become Hylobius , or Jogee , till he has given children to the community . ” + In the Laws of Menu we find regula- tions respecting interest on money , with a considerable latitude ...
... Brahmin cannot retire to the woods , that is to say , become Hylobius , or Jogee , till he has given children to the community . ” + In the Laws of Menu we find regula- tions respecting interest on money , with a considerable latitude ...
Page 39
... Brahmins , it is said : " traffic and money lending , are satyanrita ; but ser- ice for hire is named swavritti or dog- ing , and of course they must by all means void it . " + In the chapter on government and the ilitary class , when ...
... Brahmins , it is said : " traffic and money lending , are satyanrita ; but ser- ice for hire is named swavritti or dog- ing , and of course they must by all means void it . " + In the chapter on government and the ilitary class , when ...
Page 89
... 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 to ill treat or injure the animal . Throughout Hindustan , the wild hog ...
... 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 to ill treat or injure the animal . Throughout Hindustan , the wild hog ...
Page 92
... Brahmins called that of the Lotos , be not the same with that re- corded in our Scripture ; and whether the story of the seventh Menu be not one and the same with that of Noah . I propose the questions , but affirm nothing . " * See ...
... Brahmins called that of the Lotos , be not the same with that re- corded in our Scripture ; and whether the story of the seventh Menu be not one and the same with that of Noah . I propose the questions , but affirm nothing . " * See ...
Page 97
Quintin Craufurd. or large kite , which is highly venerated by the Brahmins , particularly those on the coast of Coromandel . * One of his names , in his preserving quality , is Hary . † * It is there vulgarly named by the English , the ...
Quintin Craufurd. or large kite , which is highly venerated by the Brahmins , particularly those on the coast of Coromandel . * One of his names , in his preserving quality , is Hary . † * It is there vulgarly named by the English , the ...
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