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concludes the ceremony performed by the Brahmins daily in their sacred stream, or on the banks of the river. The generality of the Hindoos, however, do not adhere strictly to the performance of every part of the ceremonies enjoined by their Poorans and Shasters, but merely repeating the first few Moodras, and then, sprinkling some water on the head, they go home. It is all a matter of conscience with the inferior sects of Hindoos whether they perform the ceremonies prescribed by their religion strictly, or otherwise; these consisting generally of the working classes and men of business, who are forced to shorten their devotion from press of time, and various other causes.