Marriage - How to make it work
We, human beings, as a part of the ever evolving cosmos, are presently experiencing this existence in physical form. Thus, birth, old age, sickness and death are inevitable to all. Our ancient Scriptures and traditions states, that the four aims of life are to be accomplished by conducting life in four stages which are - "B hramacharya, Grihastha, Vanaspratha and S amnyasa ". The second stage, Grihastha deals with marriage and includes the goals of dharma, progeny and sex. Thus, a human being would be able to pursue Dharma (duty), A rtha (possessions), K ama (physical desires), and M oksha (ultimate spiritual release), together. Marriage is also considered an important aspect of this life’s journey. That is different, if someone chooses not to marry. This is completely fine, as getting married is not a compulsion. Humans have the free will and the...