The Wisdom of China and IndiaYutang Lin Here, translated "are the best of the sacred books of Hinduism, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. Lin Yutang has used the best translations whereverpossible and, in many cases, has made new translations of his own. His new introduction, his collection of parables and sayings, and his glossary of Hindu and Chinese terms are important features of the book." |
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accents action Ananda ancient Arjuna attain Ayodhya Bharat Bhikshu Blessed body bosom Brahman brave bright brother Buddhist called chariot consort dark Dasa-ratha dear death deed desires Dhammapada duty dwell earth elephant evil eyes fair faithful fame father fear fire forest fruit gallant gentle gods grace grief Gunas Hanuman happy hast hath heart heaven hermit Hindu holy husband India Indra jungle Kaikeyi Kausalya king Krishna Kunti Lakshman live Lord Buddha Māra mighty mind monarch mother night Nirvana o'er pain Panchatantra passion path peace perception of sight Prince Purusha Queen Rakshas Rama Rama's Ramayana Ravan righteous Rama rishi rite royal sacred sacrifice Samadhi seek senses Siddartha Sita Sita's slay sorrow soul spake Sugriva Supreme sweet Tathagata teach thee things thou art thou shalt thought tree true truth unto Upanishads Vanars Varuna virtue warriors wife wisdom wise woman wood words worship Yoga