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The relationship that exists between husband and wife should not be such a one that it impedes or annihilates the adoration of Dharma. They should live co-operating with each other and complementing each other's efforts in carrying out spiritual austerities and activities.
*If both "Mister" and "Mrs" are "qualified", that is, if they are graduates, if both happen to be sharp and short-tempered, their life becomes a victim of worry, agitation, sorrow and grief.
*Now-a-days, the evil of drinking is present in a majority of people from labourers upto ministers. Moreover, the habit of eating meat and eggs under the pretext that people can get health and strength by such food, has been on the increase.
Now-a-days, in society the sway of ill-educated people and of those who are poor on account of the terrific intoxication of affluence is all-pervasive. We do not know where these people will lead society.
DISCOURSE 34
The great scriptural scholar, Acharyashri Haribhadrasooriji is describing here the ordinary principles of the Grihastha Dharma in his work, Dharmabindu. The institution of marriage has been considered to be an important one in the life of Grihasthas. The institution of marriage has been in existence for countless generations. The great Acharya describes the salient principles that should be borne in mind while choosing a bride or a bride-groom. The relationship between husband and wife should not be such a one that it impedes or annihilates their spiritual activities and their adoration of Dharma. There should not arise any mental aberrations in their pursuit of salvation.
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