Translation of the letters of a Hindoo rajah, to which is prefixed a preliminary dissertation on the history, religion, and manners of the Hindoos, Volumen 1 |
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... and cherish ; and the affection of the fubject for the Prince , under whofe aufpices he enjoyed the bleffings of freedom and tranquillity , was heightened by efteem for his virtues , into the most inviolable attachment ( iv )
... and cherish ; and the affection of the fubject for the Prince , under whofe aufpices he enjoyed the bleffings of freedom and tranquillity , was heightened by efteem for his virtues , into the most inviolable attachment ( iv )
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Elizabeth Hamilton. efteem for his virtues , into the most inviolable attachment * . The division of the Hindoos into ... virtue : thou biddeft contention ceafe : thou wast formed for the prefervation of thy people ; thy kindred poffefs ...
Elizabeth Hamilton. efteem for his virtues , into the most inviolable attachment * . The division of the Hindoos into ... virtue : thou biddeft contention ceafe : thou wast formed for the prefervation of thy people ; thy kindred poffefs ...
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... virtues of these different Cafts , are admirably described in the following paffage of the Bhagvat Geeta , an epi- fode , from their great epic poem , tranflated into English by Mr. Wilkins . < < " The natural duty of the Bramin is ...
... virtues of these different Cafts , are admirably described in the following paffage of the Bhagvat Geeta , an epi- fode , from their great epic poem , tranflated into English by Mr. Wilkins . < < " The natural duty of the Bramin is ...
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... virtues . In the few diftricts which , fecured by their infignificancy , or the inacceffibility of their fituation , retained their independence : the ori- ginal character ftill remains apparent . Such , till about the middle of the ...
... virtues . In the few diftricts which , fecured by their infignificancy , or the inacceffibility of their fituation , retained their independence : the ori- ginal character ftill remains apparent . Such , till about the middle of the ...
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... virtue , and truth repofed in his bofom . He had fet out many months before , from Calcutta , with an intention of travelling through the northern parts of Hindoftan , in order to trace the antiquities of the most ancient of nations ...
... virtue , and truth repofed in his bofom . He had fet out many months before , from Calcutta , with an intention of travelling through the northern parts of Hindoftan , in order to trace the antiquities of the most ancient of nations ...
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Términos y frases comunes
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