A storybook from Sanskrit at least maintains the minor merit of novelty. The ‘perfect language’ has been heretofore regarded as the province of scholars, and few of these even have found time or taste to search for its treasures. And yet among them is the key to the heart of modern India—as well as the glorious description of her ancient Gods and glories.
The hope of Hindostan lies in the intelligent interest of England. Whatever avails to dissipate misconceptions between them, and to enlarge their intimacy, is a gain to both peoples; and to this end the present volume aspires, to a humble degree, to contribute. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.