Sketch of the Religious Sects of the Hindus c7.s2.t2.8

c7.s2.t2.8

According to the immediate object of the worshipper, is the particular form of worship; but all the forms require the use of some or all of the five *Makáras*,† *Mansa*, *Matsya*, *Madya*, *Maithuna*, and *Mudrá*, flesh, fish, wine, women, and certain mystical gesticulations. Suitable *Mantras* are also indispensable, according to the end proposed, consisting of various unmeaning monosyllable combinations of letters of great imaginary efficacy.‡