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It does not only explain the Dharma but also the methods of earning wealth and enjoying sensual pleasures in a seed form. Because this is a treatise on the conduct of the three varnas. The conduct of the three varnas is Dharma, wealth, and sensual pleasure. Therefore, it is not inappropriate to describe wealth and sensual pleasure in a seed form. Their detailed description should be known from the scriptures on that subject. But one should definitely keep in mind that the earning of wealth and the enjoyment of sensual pleasures should be done in accordance with Dharma. Wealth earned and sensual pleasures enjoyed in accordance with Dharma can only lead to boundless happiness, otherwise, they are the cause of terrible hell. The publisher of this treatise, out of great compassion, has added his own commentary on the verses related to the science of sensual pleasure, considering them obscene. This is not right. Obscene talk is one thing and the description of the science of sensual pleasure is another.
This scripture also mentions a little bit about medicine, astrology, omens, signs, health protection, etc. Only the terrifying statements made about eating betel nuts, marrying a girl with a bad name, etc., are not contradictory to the scriptures on those subjects! Those who start a fierce battle over such things are, firstly, ignorant of the scriptures on that subject, and secondly, they do not want to be subservient to those scriptures today. Therefore, they want to clear their path by any means. I do not find any subject of this treatise to be contrary to the scriptures. The seeds of all the subjects mentioned in this scripture are found in the scriptures written by the sages. Therefore, I do not have the courage to disregard this treatise, which is for the welfare of ordinary society. I also believe that many virtuous people will be shocked, angry, curse, and break like lightning after seeing this translation, and will also tell many stories. But -
"Even if a king is greedy, he should not abandon truth and righteousness. What is the use of a king who abandons truth and righteousness?" - Darshanasara.
Finally, I request the readers to correct any errors in the translation of the treatise and forgive me. Because -
"Even a wise man may stumble and fall due to carelessness." - Translator.