A History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature, so far as it illustrates the Primitive Religion of the Brahmans c6.201

c6.201

But in the history of India, too, the Veda is of the greatest importance. It has been a standing reproach against our studies that it is impossible to find anything historical in Indian literature.¹ To a certain extent that reproach is well-founded; and this accounts no doubt for the indifference with which Sanskrit literature is regarded by the public at large.