The Evolution of Ancient Hinduism
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Brahma was the Paradise that lay the other side the great river, and perfect though that land might be, it yet gave no aid to those who desired to reach it. No generous branches stretched across the 58 Evohttio7i of Ancie7it Hi7iduism, stream for man to grasp, no shadowy skiff haunted the banks to carry weary souls safe to the haven of rest. Absolutely perfect, absolutely Impassive, the Vedantist's paradise could only be gained by man's endeavour, and his salvation depended on his love for God ...(which means his desire for eternal happi- ness), and not, as Christianity teaches, on God's love for man.
But although Brahma was only another name for heaven, the Hindu was not content with the hope of entering it, he desired him- self to become it, — he desired not only to live with Brahma, but to be him. Thus to lose all individuality, and be merged in pure ideas, oblivious of all human ties, does not appear to us a very attractive goal ; and greatly as the Hindus might revere Brahma as the essence of all that is grand and good, we cannot think that to become one with him would be particularly desirable.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Brahma was the Paradise that lay the other side the great river, and perfect though that land might be, it yet gave no aid to those who desired to reach it. No generous branches stretched across the 58 Evohttio7i of Ancie7it Hi7iduism, stream for man to grasp, no shadowy skiff haunted the banks to carry weary souls safe to the haven of rest. Absolutely perfect, absolutely Impassive, the Vedantist's paradise could only be gained by man's endeavour, and his salvation depended on his love for God ...(which means his desire for eternal happi- ness), and not, as Christianity teaches, on God's love for man.
But although Brahma was only another name for heaven, the Hindu was not content with the hope of entering it, he desired him- self to become it, — he desired not only to live with Brahma, but to be him. Thus to lose all individuality, and be merged in pure ideas, oblivious of all human ties, does not appear to us a very attractive goal ; and greatly as the Hindus might revere Brahma as the essence of all that is grand and good, we cannot think that to become one with him would be particularly desirable.
What to read after The Evolution of Ancient Hinduism?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by A M Floyer to read onlineMoreLess
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