Sketch of the Religious Sects of the Hindus c5.10

c5.10

The *Brahmanda*, *Brahma Vaivertta*, *Markandeya*, *Bhavishya*, *Vamana* and *Brahma*, are of the *Rajasa* caste, emanating from the quality of passion. As far as I am acquainted with them, they lean to the *Sakta* division of the Hindus, or the worship of the female principle. The *Markandeya* does so notoriously, containing the famous *Chandi Path*, or *Durga Mahatmya*, which is read at the *Durga Puja*; the *Brahma Vaivertta*, is especially dedicated to KRISHNA as GOVINDA, and is principally occupied by him and his mistress RA'DHA'. It is also full on the subject of *Prakriti* or personified nature.