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city and she must lead the life of a noble Shravika in accordance with the principles expounded for such a noble life by Bhagavan Jineshwardev. Not only this; our desire is that she must shower her sublime affection on her father-in-law, motherin-law, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. We also desire that she must not encounter any difficulties or obstacles in her sensual enjoyments with her husband. Therefore, it is essential that Princess Anjana must marry a young man who is endowed with a long span of life. Prince Vidyutprabha is not inferior to Prince Pavananjay in any respect except in respect of the span of his life. Hence, according to me, only Prince Pavananjay is an ideal husband for our Princess Anjana”.
Pausing for a few moments, then breaking the silence of the court, King Mahendra said :
"Our Chief Minister has spoken the truth. What he has said is right. I too feel that Prince Pavananjay is the ideal match for our daughter, Anjana”.
When the decision was made, there was joy everywhere. The whole atmosphere in the court became permeated with elation.
How was that past? How careful and concerned were parents in those days in choosing a bridegroom for their daughter? How deeply they thought about the future of their daughters! How noble were their thoughts and aspirations ! How cautious they were in respect of the welfare of their daughters !
If parents take such care regarding the choice of a suitable husband for their daughter where is the need for the girl to think about the choice ?
Actually, this is a serious matter to be thought about and to be assimilated. Why do one's children speak of their temperament; and likes and dislikes? We have not thought about it seriously at any time; and if, an occasion arises we think of it in such a manner that our children feel that our thoughts relat
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