 THIS is the idea which Abul Fazel, who examined the opinions of the Brahmins with the greatest attention and candour, gives of their theology. " They all," says he, " believe in the unity of the Godhead ; and although they hold images in high veneration,...  Works - Page 334by William Robertson - 1825Full view - About this book
 | Robert Montgomery Martin - 1850 - 222 pages
...adversity." lie adds his conviction, from frequent discourses with learned Brahmins, that they " one and all believe in the unity of the Godhead ; and although they hold images in high veneration, yet they are by no means idolaters," which latter assertion may be doubted as applied to the lower... | |
 | William Robertson - 1856 - 616 pages
...of the Brahiïîins with the greatest attention and candour, gives of their theology. " They t.11," says he, " believe in the unity of the Godhead ; and...prevent the thoughts of those who worship them from wandering."t The sentiments of the most intelligent Europeans who have visited India coincide perfectly... | |
 | William Robertson - 1857 - 624 pages
...opinions of the Brahmins with the greatest attention and candour, gives of their theology. •* They ill," says he, " believe in the unity of the Godhead ; and...thoughts of those who worship them from wandering. "t The sentiments of the most intelligent Europeans who have visited India coincide perfectly with... | |
 | 1878 - 590 pages
...tutors ; and make no account of their lives when they can devote them to the service of their God. They believe in the unity of the Godhead, and although they hold images in high veneration, yet they are by no means idolaters, as the ignorant suppose." I must admit that in another place he... | |
 | 1878 - 618 pages
...tutors ; and make no account of their lives when they can devote them to the service of their God. They believe in the unity of the Godhead, and although they hold images in high veneration, yet they are by no means idolaters, as tha ignorant suppose." I must admit that in another place he... | |
 | Sir Monier Monier-Williams - 1878 - 256 pages
...tutors ; and make no account of their lives when they can devote them to the service of their God. They believe in the unity of the Godhead, and although they hold images in high veneration, yet they are by no means idolaters, as the ignorant suppose.' I must admit that in another place he... | |
 | Sir Monier Monier-Williams - 1878 - 264 pages
...tutors ; and make no account of their lives when they can devote them to the service of their God. They believe in the unity of the Godhead, and although they hold images in high veneration, yet they are by no means idolaters, as the ignorant suppose.' I must admit that in another place he... | |
 | Robert Montgomery Martin - 1879 - 770 pages
...adversity." He adds his conviction, from frequent discourses with learned Brahmins, that they " one and all believe in the unity of the Godhead; and although they hold images in high veneration, yet they are by no means idolaters," which latter assertion may be doubted as applied to the lower... | |
 | Rajmohan Gandhi - 1986 - 376 pages
...ear-ring.6' Nor was Iqbal like Akbar's minister Abul Fazl, who wrote of the 1 lindus: They one and all believe in the unity of the Godhead, and although they hold images in high veneration, yet they are by no means idolators. I have myself frequently discoursed upon the subject with many... | |
 | Michael J. Franklin - 2000 - 592 pages
...and make no account of their lives, when they can devote them to the fervice of God. They one and all believe in the unity of the Godhead; and although they hold images in high veneration, yet they are by no means idolaters, as the ignorant fuppofe. I have myfelf frequently difcourfed upon... | |
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