THE KURAL
56. She is the good housewife who guardeth her virtue and her reputation, and tendeth her husband with loving care.
57. Of what avail is close confinement? It is her own continence that is the best guardian of a woman's virtue.
58. Behold the woman who hath begotten a worthy son : her place is high in the world of the Gods
59. Behold the man whose home beareth not an honourable reputation: the proud lion-like walk in the sight of detractors is denied him
60. The chiefest blessing is an honourable home : and its crowning glory is worthy offspring.
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