...deity but Siva, whose image, the lingam, is the most ancient idol known among the Hindus. This symbol is as separate from indecency in the Hindu mind as circumcision is in the Mahomedan mind. The Bramins, with their usual love of filth, have connected a variety of obscenities with the linga worship...

...Avatars." — (Fergusson, " Tree and Serpent Worship," p. 71.) " This symbol," says Mr. Brown (op. eit.), "is as separate from indecency in the Hindu mind as circumcision is in the Mohammedan mind." The Hindu speaks of the Lingam as innocently of any prurient meaning as possible....

...as separate from indecency in the Hindu mind as eircumcision is in the Mahomedan mind. The Bratnins with their usual love of filth have connected a variety...catholics do upon a reliquary, with deep veneration Hanging a golden stamp about their necks Put on with holy prayers. Mac'etk, iv. 3. The image erected...