Brahmins Quote by Godfrey Higgins
“We have seen that though Cristna was said to have left many sons, he left his immense empire, which extended from the sources of the Indus to Cape Comorin, (for we find a Regio Pandionis near this point,) to his daughter Pandæa; but, from finding the icon of Buddha so constantly shaded with the nine Cobras, &c., I am induced to think that this Pandeism was a doctrine, which had been received both by Buddhists and Brahmins.”
About This Quote
Source Historical text: Unknown source, 19th‑century scholarship
Higgins suggests that a doctrine blending Buddhist and Brahmin ideas existed, inferred from iconography and regional names.
In simple terms: A mixed religious doctrine may have existed in ancient India.
Key Takeaway
Consider cross‑cultural influences in history.
Themes
religion
history
syncretism
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
historical
interpretive
speculative
When to use this quote
- archaeology
- religious studies
- comparative mythology
Key Concepts
Buddhism
Brahminism
Pandeism
Questions to Reflect On
- What other sources support this claim?
- How reliable are iconographic interpretations?
A Different Perspective
Evidence is indirect and based on interpretation of symbols.