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such a large sum at one go was so exciting that she would slip into a golden world of dreams.
Late Pujyapad Gurudev Shri Bhuvanbhansoorishwaraji Maharaj Saheb describes 'samsara' in the following words, “Samsara is that where many imagined and unimagined events occur.” His words came true. There was a raid at the bride's home just before the marriage and the father incurred a loss. All his capital was wiped out. The marriage took place at the appointed time but the father of the bride failed to bring the dowry. The mother's dreams were shattered. All her expectation and dreams came to nothing.
However, there was nothing that she could do. The daughter-in-law entered the house but was unable to make a place for herself in the mother-in-law's heart, which was then filled with dislike and a hidden hatred for her. Undoubtedly, the daughter-in-law was very cultured, quiet and virtuous. She loved her mother-in-law from the heart and served her more than even a daughter would. She was enthusiastic about the household chores and was even dexterous at them. Despite having so many qualifications, she was unable to win over her motherin-law's heart because the mother-in-law failed to see any good in her. She could only think of how her hopes for a good dowry were destroyed. The learned tell us, “Do not have any expectations, because even if one expectation is bespattered, we will fail to notice the other good things. We will be unable to appreciate the uprightness of a person
Pujyapad = one whose feet are worthy of reverence
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