Page 44 - Defending Prabhupada Words - By Harivlas Das

much restricted in the Vedic civilization. Out of the four
divisions, the brahmacari, vanaprastha and the sannyasi-
three orders- are strictly prohibited from the association
of women; only the grhasthas, or householders, are given
license to have an intimate relationship with a woman,
and that relationship is also restricted for begetting nice
children. If, however, one wants to stick to continued
existence in the material world, he may indulge in female
association unrestrictedly.”
“The woman, created by the Lord is the representation of
maya, and one who associates with such maya by accepting
services must certainly know that this is the way of death,
just like a blind well covered with grass.” (SB 3.31.40)

Purport:” Sometimes it happens that a rejected well is
covered by grass, and an unwary traveler who does not
know of the existence of the well falls down, and his death
is assured. Similarly, association with a woman begins
when one accepts service from her, because woman is
especially created by the Lord to give service to man. By
accepting her service, a man is entrapped. If he is not
intelligent enough to know that she is the gateway to
hellish life, he may indulge in her association very liberally.
This is restricted for those who aspire to ascend to the
transcendental platform. Even fifty years ago in Hindu
society, such association was restricted. A wife could not
see her husband during the daytime. Householders even
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