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The love shown by the pati to the patnĪ is the real property of the woman and it is richer and more enduring than earthly property and material welfare. The work of the woman is not confined to the fostering of domestic felicity as she often takes a leading part in social service like feeding the poor, healing the sick and rearing children and rejoicing in devotional activities. But her feminine nature is essentially suited to the founding of the home and her fundamental right is the right of love which rules the home and society.
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