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CONTENTS.

Translation of an Abridgment of the Vedant, or Resolution

of all the Veds; the most celebrated and revered Work of

Brahminical Theology; establishing the Unity of the Su-

preme Being, and that He alone is the object of Propi-

tiation and Worship

Translation of the Moonduk-Oopunishud of the Uthurvu-

Ved

Translation of the Céna Upanishad, one of the Chapters of

the Sáma Véda

23

41

Translation of the Kut'h-Oopunishud of the Ujoor-Ved

Translation of the Ishopunishud, one of the Chapters of the

Yajur Véda

A Translation into English of a Sungskrit Tract, inculcating

the Divine Worship; esteemed by those who believe in the

Revelation of the Véds, as most appropriate to the Nature

of the Supreme Being

A Defence of Hindoo Theism, in reply to the Attack of an

Advocate for Idolatry, at Madras

81

. 107

119

A Second Defence of the Monotheistical System of the Veds;

in reply to an Apology for the present State of Hindoo

Worship

Page

153

An Apology for the Pursuit of Final Beatitude, independently

of Brahmunical Observances

191

Translation of a Conference between an Advocate for, and

an Opponent of, the practice of Burning Widows Alive;

from the original Bungla

197

A Second Conference between an Advocate for, and an Oppo-

nent of, the practice of Burning Widows Alive

215

Abstract of the Arguments regarding the Burning of Widows,

considered as a Religious Rite

257

Brief Remarks regarding Modern Encroachments on the

Ancient Rights of Females, according to the Hindoo Law

of Inheritance

267