Since the beginning of the world till, years back, the Aryas were the sovereign rulers of the whole earth, in other words, there was only one paramount power whose suzerainty was acknowledged by the rulers of the earth. Though this story of the philosopher’s stone is a myth, yet it is true that this country (Aryavarta) itself is verily a philosopher’s stone whose very touch converts all base metals – poor foreigners – into gold – rich nabobs. The natives of all other countries on the earth praise this very country, and believe that the philosopher’s stone is to be found here. We have already stated in the Chapter on Cosmogony that the good and the noble men are called Aryas, whilst those who are otherwise are called Dasyus.
It was for this reason that in the beginning of the world the Aryas cam to this country. It is also called the Golden Land as it produces gold and precious stones. This country is such that no other country in the whole world can come up to the level of its excellence. Now we shall examine the religions of the Aryas, i.e., the people who liven in Aryvarta (India). AN EXAMINATION OF THE DIFFERENT RELIGIONS PREVAILING IN ARYAVARTA (INDIA)
