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blinded by prejudice^) readily choose, as the object of
their adoration, anything which they can always see, and
which they pretend to feel; the absurdity of such con-
duct is not thereby in the least degree diminished.
My constant reflections on the inconvenient, or rather
injurious rites introduced by the peculiar practice of
Hindoo idolatry, which, more than any other pagan wor-
ship, destroys the texture of society, together with
compassion for my countrymen, have compelled me to
use every possible effort to awaken them from their
dream of error: and by making them acquainted with
their scriptures, enable them to contemplate with true
devotion the unity and omnipresence of Nature's God.
By taking the path which conscience and sincerity
direct, I, born a Brahmun, have exposed myself to the
complainings and reproaches even of some of my rela-
tions, whose prejudices are strong, and whose temporal
advantage depends upon the present system. But these,
however accumulated, I can tranquilly bear, trusting that
a day will arrive when my humble endeavours will be
viewed with justice—perhaps acknowledged with grati-
tude. At any rate, whatever men may say, I cannot
be deprived of this consolation : my motives are accept-
able to that Being who beholds in secret and compen-
sates openly !
their adoration, anything which they can always see, and
which they pretend to feel; the absurdity of such con-
duct is not thereby in the least degree diminished.
My constant reflections on the inconvenient, or rather
injurious rites introduced by the peculiar practice of
Hindoo idolatry, which, more than any other pagan wor-
ship, destroys the texture of society, together with
compassion for my countrymen, have compelled me to
use every possible effort to awaken them from their
dream of error: and by making them acquainted with
their scriptures, enable them to contemplate with true
devotion the unity and omnipresence of Nature's God.
By taking the path which conscience and sincerity
direct, I, born a Brahmun, have exposed myself to the
complainings and reproaches even of some of my rela-
tions, whose prejudices are strong, and whose temporal
advantage depends upon the present system. But these,
however accumulated, I can tranquilly bear, trusting that
a day will arrive when my humble endeavours will be
viewed with justice—perhaps acknowledged with grati-
tude. At any rate, whatever men may say, I cannot
be deprived of this consolation : my motives are accept-
able to that Being who beholds in secret and compen-
sates openly !