i dont know the person who sent this to me; thought it was rather sensible and succinct, hence posting it.
From: <mywedding@indianweddings.us.com>
Date: Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Subject: Hindu Weddings
To: mywedding@indianweddings.us.com
Dear friend:
The following message may be of value to your daughter, a friend's daughter or a relative.
Please forward. Many thanks.
Dr. Srinivasan
7/2/08
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Recently I received an email from a young lady who wanted to know why marriage is considered a means for salvation.
I provide a brief summary of the concept below.
Marriage is one of the sacraments prescribed in Hinduism. It is implied in the third of the four aspects of life Hindus are urged to strive for i.e. chaturvidha phala purushaartha; the four aspects being Dharma (right conduct), Artha (financial /intellectual aspects), Kama (aesthetic/emotional aspects) and Moksha (liberation). Through the practice of Dharma, a householder may enjoy both Kama and Artha, and still attain Moksha.