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 What is therefore said in the Puranas directly in the tone of a friend is quite acceptable. But all the other legends narrated in them are quite equal to the words of a woman like the Kavyas. Therefore we should cautiously and discreetly glean their lessons of morality and wisdom. If one entirely depends on what a woman says one knows the result well enough. We should therefore not be so foolish as to accept, as stern realities, the legends and stories given therein to illustrate the truths intended to be taught. We must also avoid paying any attention to the exaggerated descriptions of poets.

In conclusion I pray to the Almighty that He may cause my lectures to be beneficial to the future Indian aristocracy.