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left the place with profound satisfaction. They were deeply impressed by the practical and exemplary life led by the sage and his wife. They learnt a lesson that the life of an ideal householder is in no way inferior to that of an ideal Sannyasin who is treading the path of Nivritti and austerity in the Himalayan caves, and that each is great in his own place.
Dear reader! Can you find a single devoted wife like Vasukı in these days of modern civilization and scientific advancement? If the husbands of the present day behave like Tiruvalluvar, the wives will say: "My husband has become senseless He wants to fan the rice when it is cold! He wants a light when there is broad daylight " The wives will rebuke their husbands and fight with them They will seek separation
That house wherein the wife serves the husband with sincere devotion and observes Parivrata Dharma, is heaven on earth. That house wherein the wife fights with the husband and disobeys his orders, is a veritable hell on earth Ladies who practise Pativrata Dharma need not go to temples They need not practise any Vrata or penance Service of husband becomes worship They can realize God through service of their husbands. Husbands also should be ideal persons with noble qualities. Husbands are the Gurus for their wives. Wives need not get any initiation from any Acharya. Glory to such exalted ladies who practise Pativrata Dharma!
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