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Sanskirit language that they might express their ideas to others quite fluently in that language.
(29) “SVARNA-VRIDDHI” (Economy ):- This art taught them the ways of frugal living and economy in household affairs and thus to make the family happy and prosperous in various ways.
(30) "SUGANDHA KARANA OR TAILA-SURABHIKARANA” Scenting oil etc:--By means of this art the women were taught how to prepare scented oils, Attars, and essences of different kinds according to their knowledge and understanding:
(31) " LILA-SANCHARANA " Pastime:- This art taught them how to divert in various ways.
(32)“ KAMA-KRIYA” Love-making:--While on the one hand this art taught them how to please their husbands and win their love in various ways, on the other hand they were taught how to control their senses and thus to improve this life as well as the next.
(33) "LIPICHHEDA” Knowledge of the eighteen characters:- The following things were taught to women by means of this art::-How many chief characters are there in all ? What is the effect on the childeren of a woman if she learns these characters ? At what age can they begin to talk in various languages, and how far can they specialise in the science of languages. How eyes and hands are trained together with memory in order to remember and write different kinds of characters ? etc.
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