Chapter IV.

Viswámitra, the Theocratic Devil.

Priestcraft and Pessimism--An Aryan Tetzel and his Luther--Brahman
Frogs--Evolution of the Sacerdotal Saint--Viswámitra the Accuser
of Virtue--The Tamil Passion-Play 'Harischandra'--Ordeal of
Goblins--The Martyr of Truth--Virtue triumphant over ceremonial
'Merits'--Harischandra and Job