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... | <center>The Anti-Christian.</center> | ||
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{{Style S-HPB SB. Continues on|14-129}} | {{Style P-No indent|is, nor read the Bible. Timely assistance in times of Famine and such other contrivances have enabled these champions of Faith to convert those vulgar hosts into Christianity, but they still retain their idol worship, social manners and customs, festivals and ceremonies. In fact they are Christians in name. In the face of all this Mr. Hastie makes such bold assertions!}} | ||
In tracing “the social changes of a Century in India” our friend has spoken most unkindly of Sanskrit Literature. We recommend him to know more and investigate thoroughly before appearing in print before the public. | |||
Mr. Hastie proceeds to tell us in the words of Thomas Babington Macaulay that “medical doctrines which would disgrace an English farrier, Astronomy which would move laughter in girls at an English boarding school”—consisted of the science of India. Here at Calcutta we have heard many ''scientific men,'' speaking highly of Indian Astronomy. And as far as our poor knowledge extends, we have found several coincidances between the sciences of the ancient Hindus and those of the present civilized nations. Space would not permit us to refer to instances, and we shall try when convenient to appear before the public with a brief review of the Sciences of ancient India. We intend to publish a pamphlet on the subject, and reserve comments for the future. | |||
At present we need only add that our erudite college professor has rushed in where angels dare not tread. Mr. Hastie, be not too hasty. Avoid hot haste, briddle your tongue and act deliberately, or else ''Hasti-murkhas'' like you, would soon be exposed. Why do you discuss about Sanskrit literature which you are totally unacquainted with. The scientific knowledge, the cosmography, astronomy and Mathematics of the ancient Hindus can never be too highly spoken of. European scholars who cultivate oriental literature may have an idea of their intellectual advancement, but you know nothing of it. The names Baraha, Mihir, Khona, Lilabati and others deserve the{{Style S-HPB SB. Continues on|14-129}} | |||
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