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Marriage (also called matrimony or wedlock) is a social union or legal contract between people called spouses that creates kinship. The definition of marriage varies according to different cultures, but is usually an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged. Such a union is often formalized via a wedding ceremony. In terms of legal recognition, most sovereign states and other jurisdictions limit marriage to two persons of opposite sex or gender in the gender binary, and some of these allow polygynous marriage. In the 21st century, several countries and some other jurisdictions have legalized same-sex marriage. In some cultures, marriage is recommended or compulsory before pursuing any sexual activity.
Man and woman represent the two halves of the divine body. There is no question of superiority or inferiority between them. However, it is a scientific fact that the emotional side is more developed in women. This does not mean that intellectually, women are inferior.
Having recognized this fact, Hindu scriptures or the shastras have allotted certain specific duties to women. These duties include maintaining domestic peace, adjustment of social relations and attainment of spiritual perfection.
The idea behind the institution of marriage is to foster, not self - interest, but love for the entire family. Practice of self - restraint is the ideal of marriage in different cultures. It is the love and duty cultivated for the entire family that prevents the break - ups.
Men by nature are less capable of self - restraint than women. That is why, after marriage the women lead the men by keeping the lustful propensities under control.
In an endeavour to enlighten the readers about the concept of "The Signs, The Marriage and The Karmic Law", an attempt has been made through this book, covering the concept of the various Signs encompassing personality traits, love and romance, marriage as a part of general information, subject to the provisions of Vedic Laws.
The study of this book is expected to achieve a better understanding among readers.ISBN 1478359870 / 9781478359876
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Pages : 290
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