[37]"Apologia and Death of Socrates," translated by Gandhi, was one of the books confiscated by the Indian Government in 1919.
[38]In regard to cow-worship see "Young India," March 16, June 8, June 29, August 4, 1920, and May 18, October 6, 1921. In regard to castes see articles December 8, 1920, and October 6, 1921.
[39]This is in accordance with the Upanishads, for when the primitive classes hardened into proud castes, in the course of centuries, these Hindu scriptures express protest and disapproval.
[40]A term often used by Gandhi. "Untouchability is an invention of Satan." (June 19, 1921.)
[41]September 8, 1920.
[42]It should not be forgotten that one of Gandhi's main arguments against the medical science of Europe is its use of vivisection, which he brands as "man's blackest crime."
[43]Particularly in regard to sexual relations. Gandhi's doctrine resembles that of St. Paul in its rigorism.
[44]"Hind Swaraj."
[45]Although Gandhi does not approve of European science, he realizes the necessity of scientific achievement. He admires the disinterested zeal and the spirit of self-sacrifice of European men of science and frequently calls their abnegation greater than that of Hindu believers. But he disapproves the goal they are pursuing even though he admires their state of mind. There is an evident antagonism between Gandhi and European science. And in this connection we will see, later on, how Tagore protests against Gandhi's medievalism.
[46]January 19, 1921.