In the varnasrama-dharma system, certain classes, such as the brähmanas and sannyäsis, do not need encouragement from the opposite sex. Ksatriyas and grhasthas, however, actually need the encouragement of their wives in order to execute their duties. Indeed, a grhastha or ksatriya cannot properly execute his responsibilities without the association of his wife. Sri Caitanya Mahäprabhu personally admitted that a grhastha must live with a wife. Ksatriyas were even allowed to have many wives to encourage them in discharging the duties of government. The association of a good wife is necessary in a life of karma and political affairs. To execute his duties properly, therefore. Mahäräja Priyavrata took advantage of his good wife Barhismaté, who was always very expert in pleasing her great husband in various ways-SB#5.1.29
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Dinesh
Bhakti Yogi @ http://dinesh-krsna.blogspot.com
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