Multiplicity of Brahman restrictions Arbitrary and ab surd rules Food-restrictions, especially as to desh-meat and spirituous liquors Penalty for drinking sura Con tempt for manual labor Occupations held to be degrad ing and impure Precautions observed in drinking and walking out of regard for insect life High standard of ethics Insistence on forgiveness of injuries Moral significance of thoughts clearly recognized Choice ex amples of Brahman wisdom.