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I feel that the marriage expenses could be reduced in three ways. First, both men and women must discard silks and other costly wear and use clothing of the lowest quality. Second, coffee must be given up; instead wheat kanji or buttermilk may be taken as a substitute. I say this because coffee has become a habit and a substitute may be needed for those who find it difficult to give it up. According to medical science buttermilk is as good as amrta( ambrosia). Expenses will be reduced by 60 per cent this way. If you check on the money you spend on rice and on milk and coffee, you will find that you spend more on the last two items than on the first. Third, you must refuse to take a dowry. If this advice of mine is taken there is no room for ostentation and vanity in our life. At the same time, apart from better physical health, there will be inner advancement. Above all, sastric life will be revived.

About "Hindu Dharma" "Hindu Dharma" is a book which contains English translation of certain invaluable and engrossing speeches of Sri Sri Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi MahaSwamiji (at various times during the years 1884 to 1994). For a general background, please see here

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Quick jump Hindu Dharma, part 18 : For the Practise of Dharma Upanayana for Girls The Age of Marriage and the Law Controversy about Age of Marriage Eight Forms of Marriage Why Child Marriage Our Duty Now Make Marriages Simple Duty of Motherhood Duty of the Bridegroom Arrangements made by the Matha The Real Reform Working Women Any Use Talking ? Marriage Expenses and the Sastras Three Ways to Economy Ideals of Marriage

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