A History of the Mahrattas v1.c7.101

v1.c7.101

¹ Mahdeo, it may be here observed, does not destroy indiscriminately, and is not the depriver of life; that occupation belongs to the goddess Mruttyoo [Mrityu]; and as soon as the soul departs, it is carried to be judged by Yem Dhurm [Yama], who is the son of Soorya (the sun), an outar of Vishnoo. I have not met with Mahdeo as the renovator: and if that idea be taken from any similarity in character with the heathen deity Jupiter genitor, as alluded to by Sir William Jones, it is a fanciful notion, to say the least.