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grooms in this wholesome manner, that is, on the basis of those parities, the happiness or the sorrow of the couple would depend upon their good or evil Karmas; is that not so ?
Maharajashri : No doubt, good and evil Karmas are the main cause for happiness or sorrow. But if the choice is made in a proper manner, at least you can be sure that no mistake has been committed in making the choice. Whatever you could do, you have done if you choose correctly. But inspite of this, if sorrows arise we should think that they are caused by the effect of sinful Karmas. Here is another important point, "Happiness and sorrow arise on account of the effect of good or evil Karmas". If you believe in this doctrine, you will have the strength to bear with sorrows with emotional equanimity.
First, you must carry out your endeavours in accordance with the guidance given by the enlightened people. If in spite of your following their guidance, happy results do not come about you should think that it is the effect of some evil Karmas and thus thinking, you must retain your emotional equanimity. If in the beginning itself you do not make any efforts thinking that Karmas decide everything, it will be a serious mistake on your part. You should not commit such a mistake.
To-day, I have discussed three parities that are to be looked for in seeking matrimonial alliances. I will discuss the remaining two parities in my next discourse.
This is enough for to-day.
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