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adaxoaxaxaxaavaansaxar
* In the Vedic tradition, eight kinds of marriage,
have been described. In the present-day environ. ment all of them do not have relevance exactly as
they had, in those days. * During the period of pregnancy, excellent care and
protection should be given to the womb or to the embryo. The effect of all the mental and emotional propensities and the actions of a pregnant woman surely falls upon the child, in the womb, to a
greater or lesser extent. * Whatever, you see, hear, read or think about, : exercises its effect on your personality as a whole. * A cultured and amiable family is the most preci
ous possession. Your spiritual austerities will proceed happily and unimpeded if your family is
loving, sensible and well-organized. * How can you expect culture in your family if you - entrust your domestic affairs to servants and your
children to servant-maids ? Mmemorem KOOMOONex
avaraa
DISCOURSE 37
We are now discussing the ordinary duties (Dharma) of a grihastha (householder) on the basis of what is said in the grantha, Dharmabindu written by the great scriptural scholar, Acharyashri Haribhadrasoorishwarji. The great author has given a clear and absolutely logical and a thoroughly comprehensive guidance regarding the subject of marriage. Now, the commentator mentions some special points in this connection.
While trying to define a marriage, he says this "afinat arufen watter
horare Parent:" Marrying a person on the witness of the god of fire etc. after skilfully and intelligently verifying the parities of family traditions and purity etc., is called a marriage. This definition belongs to the
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