Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Brahminical Fraud Detected: Or The Attempts Of The Sacerdotal Tribe Of India (1812)

Brahminical Fraud Detected: Or The Attempts Of The Sacerdotal Tribe Of India (1812)

Maurice, Thomas

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesHinduismIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1165902168
ISBN13: 9781165902163
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 154
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Brahminical Fraud Detected: Or The Attempts Of The Sacerdotal Tribe Of India is a book written by Thomas Maurice and published in 1812. The book is a scathing critique of the Brahmin caste, which is the highest caste in the Hindu social hierarchy. Maurice accuses the Brahmins of perpetuating a fraud on the Indian people by claiming to be the only ones who can interpret the Hindu scriptures and perform the necessary rituals for salvation. He argues that this has led to the exploitation of the lower castes and the perpetuation of a system of inequality and injustice. Maurice provides a detailed account of the Brahminical system and its history, drawing on a range of sources including ancient texts, contemporary accounts, and his own observations. He also examines the role of the British in India and their relationship with the Brahmins, arguing that they have been complicit in perpetuating the fraud. The book is written in a polemical style, with Maurice using strong language to condemn the Brahmins and their practices. He is particularly critical of the way in which they have used religion to maintain their power and influence. However, he also acknowledges the complexity of the situation and the difficulties of effecting change. Overall, Brahminical Fraud Detected is a controversial and provocative book that challenges the traditional view of the Brahmin caste in India. It remains a significant work in the history of Indian social and religious thought, and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies

View All