ESSAYS ON THE RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE HINDUS

About the Book:-The author has made a good attempt to write Essays on the Religion and Philosophy of the Hindus to explore new avenues. In the early progress of researches into Indian literature, it was doubted whether the Vedas were extant; or, if portions of them were still preserved, whether any person, however learned in other respects, might be capable of understanding their obsolete dialect. It was believed too, that, if a Brahmana really possessed the Indian scriptures, his religious prejudices would nevertheless prevent his imparting the holy knowledge to any but a regenerate Hindu. These notions, supported by popular tales, were cherished long after the Vedas had been communicated to da'ra' shucoh , and parts of them translated into the Persian language by him, or for his use. The doubts were not finally abandoned, until Colonel polier obtained from Jeyepur a transcript of what purported to be a complete copy of the Vedas, and which he deposited in the British Museum. About the same time Sir Kobert chambers collected at Benares numerous fragments of the Indian scripture: He has been still more fortunate in collecting at Benares the text and commentary of a large portion of these celebrated books; and, without waiting to examine them more completely, than has been yet practicable, he will here attempt to give a brief explanation of what they chiefly contain. This book was originally published in 28th February, 2019. About the Author:-Henry Thomas Colebrooke FRS FRSE (15th June 1765 – 10th March 1837) was an English orientalist and mathematician. He has been described as "the first great Sanskrit scholar in Europe". In 1782 Colebrooke was appointed through his father's influence to a writership with the East India Company in Calcutta. In 1786 and three years later he was appointed assistant collector in the revenue department at Tirhut. He wrote remarks on the Husbandry and Commerce of Bengal, which was privately published in 1795, by which time he had transferred to Purnia. This opposed the East India Company's monopoly on Indian trade, advocating instead for free trade between Britain and India, which caused offence to the East India Company's governors. The Title 'ESSAYS ON THE RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE HINDUS written/authored/edited by H. T. COLEBROOK', published in the year 2021. The ISBN 9788121225014 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 333 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in ENGLISH. The subject of this book is . Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-