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THE BEAHMO-SOMAJ AND PARSEES. 259
the essence of all. It is based or. the constitution of man, and is therefore
ancient, eternal, and universal. It is not sectarian, not confined to
age or country.
" All mankind are of one caste, and all are equally entitled to embrace
the Brahrao religion. Every sinner must suffer the consequences of
his own sins sooner or later, in this world or in the next ; for the moral
law is unchangeable, and God's justice irreversible.
" It is the aim of the Brahmo religion to extinguish caste hatred and
animosity, and bind all mankind into
of souls."
one fraternity,— one brotherhood
The Brahmos, having quite a number of organizations
India, publish a theistic annual, print six or seven journals,
and send out missionaries into different parts of the country.
They also have branch associations in England, Belgium,
Holland, Italy, Spain, and the United States ; the president
of the latter being Rev. O. B. Frothingham, and the secretary.
Rev. W. B. Potter. The attitude of these Indian
Liberalists is exceedingly friendly and cordial toward
Spiritualism.
This religious movement, originating as it did among the
Brahmans of India, is one fraught with vital importance.
And while tendering to the Brahmos of the East and all
parts of the world the hand of hearty fellowship ;
in
hoping for
their growth in peace, purity, and that charity which crowns
the Christian graces, — I sincerely pray that they may " add
to their faith" knowledge., knowledge of a conscious immortality
through the present ministry of spirits ; thus preparing
them to " go on unto perfection," holding " all things in
common," and living daily the "resurrection life."
Already more than a year has passed since leaving my native
home. Time flies. August days are upon me ; and I must
take my departure from this ancient mother-country of
civilizations and religions. Egypt and Palestine are before
me. But, dear old India ! land of my early dreams, receptacle
of Oriental learning, and the most interesting
of aU the
countries my eyes have yet seen, I leave you reluctantly,
sorrowingly. Peace, peace, be unto you, — peace from God
and his good angels