Captain A. H. Bingley; Captain a. Nicholls — Brahmans

Calcutta , Superintendent Government Printing, 1918. Brochure/Pamphlet. A scarce copy exploring the Brahmans in Hindu society for the Indian Army. A scarce copy of this handbook for the Indian Army on Brahmans, complied in the Intelligence Branch, Office of the Quarter Master General in India by Captain A. H. Bingley and Captain A. Nicholls. Brahmans are members of the first and highest-ranked of the four classes of traditional Hindu society. This work explores the history and origins of Buddhism and Brahmanism, religion and customs and characteristics. The duties of the Brahmans include daily recitation from the Vedas, studying and teaching the sacred books of Hinduism. In the original paper wraps. Externally, smart with some marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound with bright and generally clean pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .