Passage 21

In English

To that village came a new daughter-in-law by the name of . Neither the husband nor the mother-in-law of liked her going to ’s house. was a great devotee. In fact, when she got married she was very happy that she would be going to where she could watch and enjoy the (Divine sport) of . On arrival at her mother-in-law’s house, she found that she was bound by certain harsh rules and regulations. She was told never to look at and the windows should be closed if was ever to be found walking on that street. When other women from the neighbouring houses came to describe the of , she felt very sorry that she was not in a position to enjoy these . As faith and devotion grew, it was not possible for anyone to stop such devotees from fulfilling their desires. Fortunately, in that house the mother-in-law was herself bringing the traditionally-lighted from ’s house.