Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern IndiaT. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
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... an epick poem , which , in unity of action , magni- ficence of imagery , and elegance of style , far surpasses the learned and elaborate The A the s Mat 4 ° work of Nonnus , * entitled Dionysiaca ; half of OF THE HINDŪS . 121.
... an epick poem , which , in unity of action , magni- ficence of imagery , and elegance of style , far surpasses the learned and elaborate The A the s Mat 4 ° work of Nonnus , * entitled Dionysiaca ; half of OF THE HINDŪS . 121.
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... learned mythologists been judged to be the same . From the great respect we bear to the authority of Sir William Jones , it is to be wished that he had explained his reasons for supposing Carti- ceya to be " the Orus of Egypt , and the ...
... learned mythologists been judged to be the same . From the great respect we bear to the authority of Sir William Jones , it is to be wished that he had explained his reasons for supposing Carti- ceya to be " the Orus of Egypt , and the ...
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... learned proclaim a divinity , not subject to age or death : thee , they call the arm of Indra , the preserver of regions , the destroyer of enemies : a gem that gives increase to the field . At the time when the ocean resounded , when ...
... learned proclaim a divinity , not subject to age or death : thee , they call the arm of Indra , the preserver of regions , the destroyer of enemies : a gem that gives increase to the field . At the time when the ocean resounded , when ...
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... to a holy personage , or demigod , named Bhrigu , and afterwards arranged in its present order by a learned sage , who obtained the name of Vyasa , or Veda - vya- sa , compiler of the Vedas . He divided it OF THE HINDUS . 185.
... to a holy personage , or demigod , named Bhrigu , and afterwards arranged in its present order by a learned sage , who obtained the name of Vyasa , or Veda - vya- sa , compiler of the Vedas . He divided it OF THE HINDUS . 185.
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... learned orientalists , it fully appears , that the books of the Hindūs contain not only their civil and religious in- stitutions , but also treat of all the various branches of science and literature which are known to , or practised by ...
... learned orientalists , it fully appears , that the books of the Hindūs contain not only their civil and religious in- stitutions , but also treat of all the various branches of science and literature which are known to , or practised by ...
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