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vourinstraetions to convert the fnelish, the Germans, the French, ancl the other white nations. Seeing that the white men are the rulers of the world, if they arc not converted, Hindiism cannot gain the upper hand. Do not say that it will be a difficult thing to convert the white men. Tt will be ditlicult; but vou have no right to talk about difficulties in a matter of religious duty like this. Whatever difficulty is met with mn the promotion of the honour of the gods, is not a diffi culty but an honour.
Besides this, the Christians of Europe are accustomed to go from country to country endeavouring in this very way to convert all men to thefv religion.[Is it not possible for you to do what they do? You will say,«it is impossible.” Very trie! The worship of Siva and Vishnu being an offence against God,—and not the true worship of God, you find it finpossible to use earnest exertions for the spread of that worship. You have neither the wish to do so, nor the courage that is required. Besides, though the great majority of the people of this country oiler ceremonial worship to Siva and Vishnu, they do not believe that they are really gods, or that piety to God consists in worshipping them. The only god that muy of the people recognize is money. Many are not even ashamed to avow openly that Money is their god. Tor moncy they will do every thing most willingly that is within their power. By sullering inconvenience, by curtailment of food and sleep, by long journeys, by large expenditure, and by the greatest, and most constant exertions, they will gladly perform the worship of money. But they have no idea of doing all this for Siva or Vishnu. Iow should they feel inclined to put themselves to so much trouble for the sake of gods that are not?
Christians, on the other hand, knowing that there is no
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