The Aravidu Dynasty of Vijayanagara, Vol. I v1.c24.1

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SUMMARY.—1. The fruitless mission of Fr. G. Fernandez at Madura. —2. Fr. Roberto de Nobili in Italy, Goa and Cochin.—3. De Nobili at Madura. Investigation of the causes of the failure of this mission.—4. De Nobili's new plan approved by his superiors. —5. He presents himself as a ‘Roman Brahman.’—6. His ordinary life.—7. His mastery of Sanskrit, Tamil and Telugu.—8. His mode of dealing with visitors.—9. Albert, the first convert.—10. De Nobili dresses as a sannyasi.—11. Other conversions. Good spirit of the new Christians.—12. De Nobili's method of preaching. The fourth Veda.—13. A number of extraordinary events confirm the Christian Faith.—14. Relations between de Nobili and the Palaiyakarans. De Nobili's dealings with Srivallabha Pandya.—15. Frs. Leytao and Vico at Madura.—16. Criticism of de Nobili's mission.