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Some say, "If a girl is married at an early age, she will not be able to get college-education." What is the use of college education for women ? Probably, college-education makes them haughty and arrogant. The heart of a woman should be overflowing with the emotions of sweetness, tenderness, love and amity. Modern education destroys woman's natural virtues of amity and love which constitute a vital aspect of her indivi. duality. Modern education has destroyed the image of woman as a selfless and dedicated wife. Have you had this experience or not?
PERSONAL CHANGES ARE POSSIBLE
I do not say that girls should be married at an early age; but I insist that before marriage, girls should preserve and safeguard their chastity. Men also should remain celibate before marriage. After marriage, they should live according to the ideals of marriage. Our social life should be based on these concepts. I know and I concede that it is impossible to bring about these changes in our social life; yet if any individuals or families want they can bring about these changes but of course, some courage is necessary. Nobody can prevent them from doing so. Courage and strength are necessary to bring about some desirable changes. Intelligence also is necessary to achieve one's objectives.
COLLEGE EDUCATION NOT NECESSARY FOR GIRLS
My opinion is that you should not send your daughters to colleges if you desire that your daughters should enjoy peace and felicity in their lives.
From the Audience : If we do not secure college education for our daughters, boys would not come forward to marry them. We will not get bride-grooms.
Maharajashri : You have sons also; you know. You choose for your sons girls who have not gone to colleges. Do not insist upon securing for your son a girl who has been educated in a college. If you do so, you will find someone who would choose your girls. Try to encourage your daughters to acquire other
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