A History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature, so far as it illustrates the Primitive Religion of the Brahmans c6.187

c6.187

The marked difference between the Vedic and epic poetry of India has been well pointed out by Professor Roth of Tübingen, who for many years has devoted much time and attention to the study of the Veda. According to him, the Mahâbhârata, even in its first elements, is later than the time of Buddha.¹ "In the epic poems," he says, "the