THE KURAL
46. If a man fulfilleth aright the duties of the householder, where is the need for him to take up other duties ?
47. Among those that seek after salvation the greatest are they who lead a virtuous family life.
48. Behold the householder who helpeth others in the observance of their vows and who leadeth a virtuous life himself : he is holier than the austere ones themselves.
49. Righteousness belongeth especially to the married life: and a good name is its ornament.
50. The householder who liveth as he ought to live will be looked upon as a God among men.
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