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The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana

CHAPTER II
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The non-application of proper means, which we see in the brute creation, is caused by their being unrestrained, and by the females among them only being fit for sexual intercourse at certain seasons and no more, and by their intercourse not being preceded by thought of any kind.
_Objection 2._ The Lokayatikas[4] say:--Religious ordinances should not be observed, for they bear a future fruit, and at the same time it is also doubtful whether they will bear any fruit at all.

What foolish person will give away that which is in his own hands into the hands of another?
Moreover, it is better to have a pigeon to-day than a peacock to-morrow; and a copper coin which we have the certainty of obtaining, is better than a gold coin, the possession of which is doubtful.
_Answer._ It is not so.1st.Holy Writ, which ordains the practice of Dharma, does not admit of a doubt.
2nd.

Sacrifices such as those made for the destruction of enemies, or for the fall of rain, are seen to bear fruit.
3rd.

The sun, moon, stars, planets and other heavenly bodies appear to work intentionally for the good of the world.
4th.

The existence of this world is effected by the observance of the rules respecting the four classes[5] of men and their four stages of life.
5th.


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