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It appears from this verse (3.14.13) that free selection of a husband was allowed by the father, but not by free association

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"It appears from this verse that free selection of a husband was allowed by the father, but not by free association"

Srimad-Bhagavatam

SB Canto 3

It appears from this verse that free selection of a husband was allowed by the father, but not by free association. The daughters were asked separately to submit their selection of a husband who was famous for his acts and personality. The ultimate selection depended on the choice of the father.

In days long ago, our father, the most opulent Dakṣa, who was affectionate to his daughters, asked each of us separately whom we would prefer to select as our husband.

It appears from this verse that free selection of a husband was allowed by the father, but not by free association. The daughters were asked separately to submit their selection of a husband who was famous for his acts and personality. The ultimate selection depended on the choice of the father.

Page Title:It appears from this verse (3.14.13) that free selection of a husband was allowed by the father, but not by free association
Compiler:JahnaviCandrika
Created:2020-07-25, 10:53:24
Totals by Section:BG=0, SB=1, CC=0, OB=0, Lec=0, Con=0, Let=0
No. of Quotes:1