CHAPTER XIII.

HINDU SACRED BOOKS, FAIRY STORIES AND FIRESIDE TALES.

The Vedic hymns--The law-book of Manu--Degradation of women according to Manu’s laws--The burning of widows commanded by Manu--The god Vishnu made man--A Sanskrit story-book--The story of the terrible bell--The story of the lion and the old hare--The story of the Brahmin and the pans--The story of the recluse and the mouse, 288