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Page 287 - There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him, can defile him : but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.
Page 283 - We leave out of our consideration those territories which at the end of the fourteenth and the beginning of the fifteenth century...
Page 287 - And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they haVe received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brazen vessels, and of tables.
Page 289 - Religion consisteth not in mere words ; he who looketh on all men as equal is religious. Religion consisteth not in wandering to tombs or places of cremation, or sitting in attitudes of contemplation ; religion consisteth not in wandering in foreign countries, or in bathing at places of pilgrimage. Abide pure amid the impurities of the world ; thus shalt thou find the way of Religion.
Page 193 - ... precedence of the essays submitted, the board will take into consideration — primarily — originality, comprehensiveness and the practicability and utility of the opinions advanced, and, secondarily, literary character. 4. Essays will consist of not less than ten thousand, nor more than twelve thousand words, exclusive of tables.
Page 193 - Association, so as to reach that officer at least one month before the next ensuing annual meeting. 6. The essay shall contain nothing to indicate the identity of the author. Each one. however, will be authenticated by a nom de plume, a copy of which shall, at the same time as the essay, be transmitted to the Secretary in a sealed envelope, together with the author's name, rank and address. 7. The envelope containing the name of the successful competitor will be publicly opened at the next succeeding...
Page 285 - Kabir said: What availeth devotion, what penance, what fasting and worship, To him in whose heart there is worldly love? O man, apply thy heart to God: Thou shalt not obtain Him by artifice. Put away covetousness and regard for what people say of thee. Renounce lust, wrath, and pride. By the religious ceremonies (of the Hindus) conceit is produced, That if they join and worship a stone (they shall receive salvation). Saith Kabir, by serving Him I have obtained the Lord.
Page 327 - Sikhs shall be very powerful, as long as they rule with united councils, the empire of the British shall vastly increase, and they shall in every way obtain prosperity. Wherever they take their armies, they shall conquer and bestow thrones on their vassals. Then in every house shall be wealth, in every house happiness, in every house religion, in every house learning, and in every house a woman.
Page 327 - What God willeth shall take place. When the army of the Turks cometh, my Sikhs shall strike steel on steel. The Khalsa shall then awake, and know the play of battle. Amid the clash of arms, the Khalsa shall be partners in present and future bliss, tranquility, meditation, and divine knowledge.
Page 202 - The East bow'd low before the blast In patient, deep disdain ; She let the legions thunder past, And plunged in thought again.