ABSTRACT

Leaving is the many more problems, some of which might have been suggested in course of our own effort in the preceding pages, to more competent scholars, it seems to be time to examine the upshot of our arguments. In other words, this was intended to be an objective and scientific enquiry; and, as is well known, in such enquiries collection of the data or facts of the case may often be more important than the conclusions themselves. Morality in each system derives its significance and authority from the belief in a divinely implanted moral law which is revealed to man by similar sources. The principles of Christian or Hindu ethics, as outlined by us, give only the rough outline of what being a Christian or a Hindu involves in the realm of morals. The former tends to be an ideal in need of careful and constant support from enlightened institutions.