Chambers's Miscellany of Useful and Entertaining Tracts, Volumen7,Tema 60 -Volumen9,Tema 86William Chambers, Robert Chambers William and Robert Chambers, 1845 |
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... Brahma . " Thus the Vedas allow the worship of innumerable gods , whe- ther objects of the imagination , or actual idols ; but at the same time they pronounce this mode of worship to be a mere device for the benefit of weak and vulgar ...
... Brahma . " Thus the Vedas allow the worship of innumerable gods , whe- ther objects of the imagination , or actual idols ; but at the same time they pronounce this mode of worship to be a mere device for the benefit of weak and vulgar ...
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... Brahma the crea- tor , Vishnu the preserver , and Seeb or Siva the destroyer . These three of course were originally intended to represent the three great attributes of the Om or Invisible Supreme Being ; namely , his creating , his ...
... Brahma the crea- tor , Vishnu the preserver , and Seeb or Siva the destroyer . These three of course were originally intended to represent the three great attributes of the Om or Invisible Supreme Being ; namely , his creating , his ...
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... Brahma , becoming masculine from the neuter Brahm . The process of creation as performed by Brahma , is thus described by the same authority : " The god Brahma having dwelt in the great mundane egg through revolving ages , himself ...
... Brahma , becoming masculine from the neuter Brahm . The process of creation as performed by Brahma , is thus described by the same authority : " The god Brahma having dwelt in the great mundane egg through revolving ages , himself ...
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... Brahma . Accord- ingly , the Vishnuites , as his worshippers are called , are numerous . These are subdivided into a great many sects , who have each its peculiar signs , sacrifices , and modes of worship . The most numerous sect of the ...
... Brahma . Accord- ingly , the Vishnuites , as his worshippers are called , are numerous . These are subdivided into a great many sects , who have each its peculiar signs , sacrifices , and modes of worship . The most numerous sect of the ...
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... Brahma , whence his creatures in different worlds were drowned in a vast ocean . Brahma being inclined to slumber , desiring repose after a lapse 22 * Library of Entertaining Knowledge . The Hindoos . 9 of ages , the strong demon ...
... Brahma , whence his creatures in different worlds were drowned in a vast ocean . Brahma being inclined to slumber , desiring repose after a lapse 22 * Library of Entertaining Knowledge . The Hindoos . 9 of ages , the strong demon ...
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Página 6 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Página 31 - Lives through all life, extends through all extent, Spreads undivided, operates unspent: Breathes in our soul, informs our mortal part, As full, as perfect, in a hair as heart; As full, as perfect, in vile man that mourns, As the rapt seraph that adores and burns: To him no high, no low, no great, no small; He fills, he bounds, connects, and equals all.
Página 12 - For his was the singular destiny and merit, of leading the armies of his country successfully through an arduous war, for the establishment of its independence ; of conducting its councils through the birth of a government, new in its forms and principles, until it had settled down into a quiet and orderly train ; and of scrupulously obeying the laws through the whole of his career, civil and military, of which the history of the world furnishes no other example.
Página 2 - Let me hope, sir, that if aught in my character impresses you with esteem towards me, if aught in my misfortunes marks me as the victim of policy and not of resentment, I shall experience the operation of these feelings in your breast, by being informed that I am not to die on a gibbet.
Página 21 - O whare will I get a skeely skipper, To sail this new ship of mine?' O up and spake an eldern knight, Sat at the King's right knee, 'Sir Patrick Spens is the best sailor That ever sailed the sea.
Página 4 - Let me conjure you, then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for yourself or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind and never communicate, as from yourself or any one else, a sentiment of the like nature.
Página 7 - I heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
Página 14 - And many monstrous forms in sleep we see, That neither were, nor are, nor e'er can be. Sometimes forgotten things, long cast behind, Rush forward in the brain, and come to mind. The nurse's legends are for truths received, And the man dreams but what the boy believed.
Página 28 - Fair is the crystal hall for me With rubies and with emeralds set; And sweet the music of the sea Shall sing, when we for love are met. " How sweet to dance with gliding feet Along the level tide so green, Responsive to the cadence sweet That breathes along the moonlight scene...