The Hindoos as They Are: A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in BengalSivachandra Vasu
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The Hindoos as They Are: A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal
Sivachandra Vasu
Hindus; India -- Social life and customs; Women -- India
A Bengalee Baboo is often voted a man of tall talk. Platitude is his
forte. This is surely true to a certain extent; and until he descends
from the elevated region of speculation to the matter of fact arena of
practice, both his writings and harangues must necessarily prove
abortive. He must learn to exchange his verbosity for action in the
great battle of life. Every great politician or statesman must have a
thorough practical training to enable him to overcome the opposition of
different factions whose interests are jeopardised by his success, and
to render his administration a blessing to the people. He must be
prepared to grow and advance under adverse influences. The history of
that consummate statesman, Sir Salar Jung, of that distinguished scholar
and councillor, Sir T. Madeo Rao, of that astute minister, Maharajah Sir
Dinkur Rao, furnishes the most convincing examples of superior
administrative ability combined with practical wisdom. Lord Northbrook,
in a recent speech at Birmingham, has made honorable mention of these
three eminent statesmen, whose valuable services in their respective
spheres have long since established their substantial claims to the the
gratitude of their fellow countrymen. When Sir Salar Jung visited
Europe, his very comprehensive and enlightened views elicited the
admiration of several of the wisest statesmen of the age. His able and
successful administration at Hyderabad, amidst the fierce opposition of
factious parties, affords an admirable illustration of his superior
practical wisdom. When, some thirty years ago, Maharajah Sir Dinkur Rao
visited Calcutta, he was the wonder of all who heard him enunciate, in a
telling speech at the Town Hall, his high, noble and practical views on
civil Government. The speech was not made feverish by visions of
indistinct good, as Mr. Theodore Dickens said, but it was a clear
exposition of the liberal sentiments of a wise statesman.
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