Page:Niti literature (Gray J, 1886).pdf/53

24 slave, in danger is deliberative, in sleep affords delight, in appearance is becoming, in moments of anger forbearing—such a woman, say the wise, is most excellent; such a woman on the dissolution of her body will assuredly have a place in heaven.

A youthful woman who is blonde, has deer-like eyes and slender parts, fine hair and even teeth, and is well-conducted—she, though she be in a wicked family, is sure to be taken to wife.

Of all seasons, autumn is the best; of all wives, she who is beautiful; of sons, the eldest is the best; of all directions, the north.

Whatever woman should wish to be a human being repeatedly in every existence, she should cherish her husband as Pâricârikâ cherished Inda.