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“Attractive women have the power to make men dance on
their fingertips just as a monkey dances according to the will
of his keeper. Then can’t we make our husband follow our
religion? An attractive woman engrosses her husband in sensual
pleasures, then can’t a religious woman make her husband
religious?”

Chellana replied, “What if he possesses deep Mithyatva
Mohaniya Karma which obstructs him from understanding
and accepting religion?”

Sujyeshtha says, “So what? What is our loss? We should be
contented following our religion. If religion is secure within
us, then why worry about others?

“Also, as I mentioned earlier, he is already attracted to our
beauty and after that when he sees our virtues and intelligence,

our love and respect towards him, won’t his attraction increase?
Our worthiness, virtues and affection towards him have the
capacity to captivate him, so much so that he will not only
refrain from obstructing our religious activities but also create
favourable circumstances to follow religion. Wait and watch!”

“Also, many times it is seen that the reason behind the husband
creating obstacles in religion is the inappropriate conduct of
those exercising religion. Hence, it is the responsibility of all

religious people to first increase their worthiness, and stay
away from improper speech and conduct. They should
maintain a calm posture, calm nature and ensure complete
respect and amity towards everyone.”

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