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 pure questions of social reform. The methods of these reformers (sudhārakas) are perfectly orthodox (paramparasammata).

Orthodoxy has not yet formally laid down the principles of remodelling the society. The author himself thinks that it is possible to reconstruct society following the orthodox principles. Explanation of those methods involves a programme too long to be included in this volume; still some broad principles of social evolution which, if properly understood and applied for the purpose of social reform, will accelerate the remodelling of the society, deserve enunciation. I should also add that an application of those principles will perfectly be in conformity with the orthodox practice.