THE SECOND CHAPTER OF THE DABISTAN describes in twelve sections the religious systems of the Hin­dus:

Section 1. Concerning the tenets of the Búdah-Mímánsa , the followers of which are also called Samártikan (Smártís), or “legalists,” and are ortho­dox Hindus.

Sect. 2. Records some of their opinions relative to the creation: their Purans (Tarikhs), or “histo­ries,” treat of the same subject.

Sect. 3. The religious ceremonies and acts of the Smártís, and their orthodoxy.

Sect. 4. Treats of the followers of the Vedanta, who form the philosophers and Súfís of this sect.

Sect. 5. Concerning those who profess the Sankhya doctrines.

Sect. 6. Treats of the Jogís and their doctrines.

Sect. 7. Describes the tenets of the Saktíán.

Sect. 8. The opinions and ceremonies of the wor­shippers of Vishnú.

Sect. 9. Treats of the Chárvákián.

Sect. 10. Describes the system of the Tárkikán, who are profound investigators and deep thinkers in theology.

Sect. 11. On the tenets held by the followers of Búdah (Buddha).

Sect. 12. On various religious systems professed by the people of India.