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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.