Two begging Brahmans carrying a religious altar and symbols. Gouache drawing.

Vishnu in his incarnation as Parasurama, a Brahman (priest) in battle with Kartavirya, a Kshatriya king, to prove the supremacy of Brahmans over Kshatriyas (kings and warriors). Gouache painting by an Indian painter.

Brahman. Gouache drawing.

A Brahman. Gouache drawing.

Brahman merchant couple. Watercolour drawing.

Brahman priest and wife. Gouache drawing.

A Brahman after his ritual puja. Watercolour drawing.

A begging Brahman performing a ritual with his wife. Gouache drawing.

A begging Brahman carrying some rice accompanied by his wife. Gouache drawing.

The mahatmya of the tenth adhyaya. The servants of Shiva find a dead Brahman in the city of Kasi on the auspicious day of Ekadasi. Shiva explains that by reciting the tenth aghyaya of the Bhagvadgita, the Brahman had once saved a swan and an apsara (fairy) who had been turned into a lotus. Shiva's attendants take the Brahman to Shiva's heaven

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Lovesickness and ‘The Love Thief’

Ayurveda: Knowledge for long life

A history of ancient Sanskrit literature so far as it illustrates the primitive religion of the Brahmans / Max Müller.

Rig-Veda-Sanhita : the sacred hymns of the Brahmans together with the commentary of Sayanacharya / edited by Max Müller. Published under the patronage of the Honourable the East-India-Company.

The bhăgvăt-gēētā, or dialogues of Krĕĕshnă and ărjŏŏn; in eighteen lectures; with notes. Translated from the original, in the Sănskrăĕt, or ancient language of the Brăhmăns, by Charles Wilkins, senior merchant in the service of the honourable the East India Company, on their Bengal establishment.

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Lovesickness and ‘The Love Thief’

Ayurveda: Knowledge for long life

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Two begging Brahmans carrying a religious altar and symbols. Gouache drawing.

A history of ancient Sanskrit literature so far as it illustrates the primitive religion of the Brahmans / Max Müller.

Vishnu in his incarnation as Parasurama, a Brahman (priest) in battle with Kartavirya, a Kshatriya king, to prove the supremacy of Brahmans over Kshatriyas (kings and warriors). Gouache painting by an Indian painter.

Rig-Veda-Sanhita : the sacred hymns of the Brahmans together with the commentary of Sayanacharya / edited by Max Müller. Published under the patronage of the Honourable the East-India-Company.

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Lovesickness and ‘The Love Thief’

Ayurveda: Knowledge for long life

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Catalogue

Two begging Brahmans carrying a religious altar and symbols. Gouache drawing.

A history of ancient Sanskrit literature so far as it illustrates the primitive religion of the Brahmans / Max Müller.

Vishnu in his incarnation as Parasurama, a Brahman (priest) in battle with Kartavirya, a Kshatriya king, to prove the supremacy of Brahmans over Kshatriyas (kings and warriors). Gouache painting by an Indian painter.

Rig-Veda-Sanhita : the sacred hymns of the Brahmans together with the commentary of Sayanacharya / edited by Max Müller. Published under the patronage of the Honourable the East-India-Company.