During the rainy season, lightning appears in
one group of clouds and then immediately
in another group of clouds. This phenomenon is
compared to a lusty woman who does not fix her
mind on one man. A cloud is compared to a qual-
ified person because it pours rains and gives
sustenance to many people; a man who Is qual-
ified similarly gives sustenance to many living crea-
tures, such as family members or many workers
in business. Unfortunately, his whole life can be
disturbed by a wife who divorces him; when the
husband is disturbed, the whole family is ruined,
the children are dispersed or the business is
closed, and everything is affected. It is therefore
recommended that a woman desiring to advance
in Krsna consciousness peacefully live with a hus-
band and that the couple not separate under any
condition. The husband and wife should control
sex indulgence and concentrate their minds on
Krsna consciousness so their life may be success-
ful. After all, in the material world a man requires a
woman, and a woman requires a man. When they
are combined, they should live peacefully in Krsna
consciousness and should not be restless like the
lightning, flashing from one group of clouds to
another.a

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