The Institutes of Vishnu

The Institutes of Vishnu is the seventh volume of the Sacred Books of the East series, translated by F. Max Muller. This book is a collection of ancient Hindu texts that provide a comprehensive guide to the social and religious practices of the time. The text is divided into three parts, each dealing with a different aspect of Hindu life. The first part deals with the duties of kings and rulers, while the second part focuses on the duties of householders and the third part deals with the duties of ascetics. The text covers a wide range of topics, including law, ethics, morality, and religion. It provides an insight into the social and religious practices of ancient India and is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Hinduism. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels. Overall, The Institutes of Vishnu is a fascinating and informative read that sheds light on the rich cultural heritage of India.1880. The Sacred Books of the East series, comprising fifty volumes, has translations of key sacred texts of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. The series was edited by the famous linguist Max Muller, who also produced many of the translations and were the foundational documents for the new discipline known as the comparative science of religions. This volume contains The Vishnu, which is in the main a collection of ancient aphorisms on the sacred laws of India. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.