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Introduction                                              xxi

           This tract outlines general principles, but a huge body
           of research will be required to establish the details of
           varṇāśrama-dharma. Although many related topics, such as
           how men and women should dress and interact, also require
           considerable discussion, all such details will have to be covered
           in forthcoming books.* This volume is directional, and by no
           means exhaustive. It also features many generalizations and
           personal views of mine (albeit derived from a perspective
           grounded in śāstra). It is not presented in an academic manner,
           in the sense of including meticulously fashioned arguments
           accompanied by comprehensive information and references.

           I crave the indulgence of the readers, should they f ind some
           points herein to be repetitive, for “repetition of something is
           necessary in order that we understand the matter thoroughly,
           without error.” 1

           Bhakti Vikāsa Swami

















           * I have examined many of these topics (in further but not full detail)
           in various recorded talks, many of which are included in the  DVD that
           accompanies the hard copy of this book (see inside back cover). These are
           also available online (see footnotes).
           Cited hyperlinks to third-party web pages are archived at:
           www.bvks.com/wmm_citations

           1. Bg 2.25, ppt.
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