The Religion of the Veda: The Ancient Religion of India (from Rig-Veda to Upanishads) c10.40

c10.40

Parts of this observation of Professor Garbe are correct, nay even familiar. But not *every* part, it seems to me. Having in mind Yājnavalkya and Uddālaka Āruni of the Upanishads, or Çankara and Kumārila of the Vedānta Philosophy, one may fairly doubt the unredeemed stupidity of the Brahmans at any period of India’s history. I would, for my part, question more particularly the expression “all at once” in the above statement.