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THE WAY OF LIFE
belief is that they do not think of the problem with Dharma or Moksha in their view. They think of the problem from the social or the psychological point of view. Some people even think that the institution of marriage itself is meaningless. Some writers justify the action of men who keep mistressess. Such views are published in newspapers and magazines and people read them. Those who do not possess perfect intelligence and the capacity to think originally get entangled in the snares of such arguments and begin to move freely with other men or women. Of course, they may for sometime enjoy momentary sensual pleasures but in the long run, they will lose their mental peace and felicity. Their social life also becomes miserable. They grow averse to spiritual objectives and endeavours.. Under the name of love and friendship, they get caught in the vicious circle of sensual, passions. Illicit intimacy with other women is prohibited not only by Dharma but also by the government. Illicit intimacy is illegal and it is also a social crime. Antisocial and illegal actions lead men into a morass of adversities. A man who wants to carry out spiritual activities, should not do anything that creates fear or worry in his mind. You must ask the men and women who are involved in illicit intimacies whether they are peaceful and happy. Obviously, if you ask them, you will find that they are steeped in worries and fears.
Sometimes, you read in newspapers such a news item, "Such and such a man killed his wife suspecting her character" or "Such and such a man murdered the lover of his wife", or “There was a violent quarrel between such and such a woman's husband and her lover". When you read such things, do you think about them? Never even entertain the idea of seeking pleasure from the company of another woman.
THE STORY OF LALITANG
I think you have heard the example of Lalitang, the son of a wealthy merchant. How greatly did he suffer on account of his infatuation for another woman ? One day, wearing a fascinating dress, Lalitang was walking along the road in front of the King's palace. The queen happened to be sitting in the parlour of her palace at that time. Lalitang saw her and she
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