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[ 8 ] writings and the faith they inculcate, if it would stem the tide of materialism and supplant it with the noble and high aspirations which Non-duality teaches, if it will suppress bad karma and incite the good of our follow-crentures, we would think ourselves higlie gratified and amply repaid. It cannot be insisted too often the a nation without spirituality is on the road to ruin and self-dos. truction." Sagacious words are these wbich every lover of his country would do well to ponder over and discuss. A nation of epicures has never been known to be great, and it is a duty which our educated mou owe to themselves and their country to stem the tido of materialism that has been threatening us, and to plant the foundations of their national advancement on the more durable basis of self-abnegation and a pure system of ethics and faith.
The work before us treats on some of the abstrusest problem that ever engaged the attention of man. The principle of Nonduality, of ekaneva-dvitiyan, of the identity of self with the Para
amhn, and various other connected topics' offer ample food for reflection evon to the most cultured intellects. It cannot be expected that all will ngree with what the author has argued out with much perspicuity and force of expression, but nothing can be a greater mistake than to start with the preconceived notion that the doctrine of the Pantheists must necessarily be wrong. Let the enquirer dive deep into the great argument and try to pick up what gems ho may find in it. Even among those who cannot find, many will be none the worse but considerably better for the diligent search. It cannot be said that the book is altogether free from obscurities. The translator has, however, endeavoured his best to facilitate its study by inserting a copious introduotion extending over 28 pages, and by giving valuable foot notes which throw much Jight on the subject. The rendering has been felicitous. There are slight inaconracios here and there, but they cannot be said to affect
the merit of the translation as a whole. The get up also is good . And does credit to the publisher. The book should be widely road.
Wo have been giving its advertisement in avother column to which we draw the attention of the reader. It gives all the required particulars about the book. In conclusion, we express our satisfaotiou to find that Sir Charles Aitchison has allowed it to be dedicated to him. This little incident shews His Honor's appreciatiou of our anoient learning and philosophy.
