MMW 12 Chapter Notes - Chapter Week 7: Artha
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Feb 16 reading part 3: about the acquisition of a wife. Bringing fire from the house of a brahman . On marriage l the gandharva form of marriage is respected because it fulfills the object sought l marriage, such union is the acquisition of dharma and artha. In accordance with for and brings forth happiness. the precepts of the holy writ. l a man should fix his affections upon a girl who is of good family and other. And the man should also possess these qualities himself. On the manner of living of a virtuous woman, and of her behavior l a girl who is no longer a maiden should never be loved. On courtship, and the manifestation of the feelings by outward l the wife should lead a chaste life, devoted to her husband, and doing everything.