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 Procedure,—the other 26 Tattwas are Treatises on the forms of Religious Ceremonies.

With regard to this class, I beg leave to observe that the study of the 28 Tattwas ought to be discontinued. Though they are of use to the Brahmans as a class of priests, they are not at all fitted for an academical course. The other works should be allowed to keep their place. Their study makes one conversant with the Hindu Law of every part of India.

The Nyaya system of Philosophy principally treats of Logic and Metapahysics and occasionally touches upon subjects relating to Chemistry, Optics, Mechanics &c. The same description applies more or less to the other systems excepting Mimansa and Patanjala which treat of Religious Ceremonies and absstract contemplation of the Deity respectively. The years of study in this Class are four. The works studied are the following:—

1. Bhashaparichchheda; 2. Siddhantamuktavali; 3. Nyayasutra with Vritti or commentary; 4. Kusumanjali; 5. Anumana Chintamani and Didhiti; 6. Sabdashaktiprokashika; 7. Paribhasha; 8. Tattwakaumudi; 9. Khandana; 10; Tattvaviveka.