Brahminism

The notion that Sanskrit itself is comparatively recent, of course subtracts from that of Brahminism.

Buddhism, then, may claim a higher antiquity than Brahminism under the two following conditions.

This connects Buddhism with the doctrine of metempsychosis; a doctrine which the incarnations of Brahminism also suggest.

The same process would prove the excellence of Buddhism, Brahminism, and Mohammedanism.

The brahminism of West Point and of the old service revolted from such vulgar associations.