A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century A.D. v2.c32.117

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Numerous works have been fathered on Nágárjuna and it is an open question if any of them be genuine.[*] As is well known Vyása or more properly named Vedavyása has been taken to be the compiler of not only the four Vedas but also of all the Puránas put together. Piety and credulity go hand in hand and are seldom troubled with questions of anachronism. Plato, Democritus and Geber have been held responsible for writings which appeared several centuries later. Names, venerable and illustrious, have often been pressed into service to lend weight and dignity to productions which otherwise would not have commanded a respectful hearing. On the whole we are inclined to agree