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A gain, if the prevalence of the domestic and personal virtues throws a grace and a beauty over human life, and constitute the source of much of human happiness, and the substance of much of human excellence, then, is that excellence possessed in no mean degree by the civilized nations of the East,amongst whom, temperence, hospitality, and the mutual respect, affection, and kindness of relatives are largely practised and are everywhere venerated and upheld by the force of pub Kcsentiment. But, while the claims of Eastern nations to our respect are on many grounds unquestionable, there is a class of virtues, and a cldss of good and great men belonging in an eminent degree to Christian countries, of which scarcely any examples are found in the countries of A sia, Philanthropy- self-sacrificing philanthropy that pure, generous, and lofty -enthusiasm which inspires the soul, and teaches and enables a man calmly to put aside the seductions pf pleasure and the smiles of the world, and to live, to act, to think only or chiefly for the benefit of others with whom he has no personal, domestic, social, or even national ties this is a virtue which seems almost exclusively of Christian growth, and the very conception of which appears foreign to most Asiatic
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the life and work of Raja Rammohun Roy, an influential figure of the early 19th century in Bengal, India. He was a religious, social, and political reformer who sought to modernize Indian society and bring about change in many spheres, including its religious and educational systems. The book discusses his work in these areas, highlighting his contributions to the abolition of the practice of sati, the promotion of female education, and his efforts to establish a new religious movement based on the principles of monotheism and rationalism. The book also examines his political ideas and his role in the Indian independence movement. The author provides a nuanced portrayal of Roy's complex and multifaceted personality, his motivations, and his vision for India's future. The book offers valuable insights into the life and work of a remarkable individual who played a pivotal role in shaping modern India. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331540557_0
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