Several Greek (e.g., Clement of Alexandria) and Latin writers show considerable knowledge of the externals of Indian religions, but none gives any intimation of understanding their more recondite aspects.

• 几个希腊人（例如亚历山大的革利免），还有一些拉丁作者，都表现出对印度宗教有相当多的客观认识，但没有任何的暗示表明他们明白印度教的更深奥内涵。