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mother-in-law. She had devotion for her mother-in-law, therefore, she did not feel belittled even when the motherin-law made her perform unpleasant or burdensome tasks.
Anandghanji's averment that 'Man sadhyun tene saghalun sadhyun', meaning, ‘a person, who has attained self-discipline and control over his mind, has attained everything', is proven by a hundred per cent here.
Along with the elder daughter-in-law, even the elder son was being neglected. The mother was inclined to be partial to the younger son. The elder son started noticing this behaviour. He had not absorbed the science of karma to be able to bear this partiality. The result? Agitation and hatred occupied his mind. The reverence and respect he held for his mother disappeared. For the elder daughter-inlaw, injustice was a daily occurrence. The elder son used to be vexed by this. At these instances, the elder daughter-inlaw would pacify him. The son used to blame his mother while his wife would blame herself. Both would have long discussions about these matters.
Son: You are so obedient and follow her bidding. How are you then to blame?
Daughter-in-law: My fault is that my karmas are evil. Son: How is that?
Daughter-in-law: If my sins were not wicked, my father would have been able to present the dowry and then mother would have loved me equally.
Son: That is fine. But mother is being unfair even to me. What is my fault?
Daughter-in-law: Even your karmas are sinful. Son: How are my karmas sinful?
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