. The world's inhabitants; or, Mankind, animals, and plants; being a popular account of the races and nations of mankind, past and present, and the animals and plants inhabiting the great continents and principal islands. NICOBAR THE HOLY CITY OF BEXAKES. CHAPTER YI. Hindu religiousnessâMixed characterâGreat religious originatorsâThe Brahmans and Rajputs âLowered character of BrahmansâPriestcraftâChanges, with permanenc3âPhysical charactersof Brahmans âDistinct tritass â Varied employmants âReligious rites â Brahman dress âWomens dress The poor housewife Low position of womenâEarly mar


. The world's inhabitants; or, Mankind, animals, and plants; being a popular account of the races and nations of mankind, past and present, and the animals and plants inhabiting the great continents and principal islands. NICOBAR THE HOLY CITY OF BEXAKES. CHAPTER YI. Hindu religiousnessâMixed characterâGreat religious originatorsâThe Brahmans and Rajputs âLowered character of BrahmansâPriestcraftâChanges, with permanenc3âPhysical charactersof Brahmans âDistinct tritass â Varied employmants âReligious rites â Brahman dress âWomens dress The poor housewife Low position of womenâEarly marriagesâWilows-Female influence â Seclusion of women due to Ma-hometanismâAbolition of Suttee by the BritishâTheRajputsâA feudal aristocracyâThe Hindu masses-Eclecticism of Hindu religionâMultitude of castes-Hindu village communities â Village organisationâVarious village functionariesâCastes in townsâHindumanipulation â Masterly workmanship â Introductionof factoriesâCriminal castes Caste rulesâBoycottingâPolluting glancesâCaste a general Aryan feature-Character of Hindu vUlagersâDiscordant vl3ws at outHindusâVillage temples â Goddess worship â Self-immolation â


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