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non-application of proper means, which we see in the brute creation, is caused by their being
unrestrained, and by the females among them only being fit for sexual intercourse at certain seasons
and no more, and by their intercourse not being preceded by thought of any kind.
Objection 2
The Lokayatikas1 say: Religious ordinances should not be observed, for they bear a future fruit, and
at the same time it is also doubtful whether they will bear any fruit at all. What foolish person will
give away that which is in his own hands into the hands of another? Moreover, it is better to have a
pigeon today than a peacock tomorrow; and a copper coin which we have the certainty of obtaining,
is better than a gold coin, the possession of which is doubtful.
Answer
It is not so. 1st. Holy Writ, which ordains the practice of Dharma, does not admit of a doubt.
2nd. Sacrifices such as those made for the destruction of enemies, or for the fall of rain, are seen to
bear fruit.
3rd. The sun, moon, stars, planets and other heavenly bodies appear to work intentionally for the
good of the world.
4th. the existence of this world is effected by the observance of the rules respecting the four classes
of men and their four stages of life.2
5th. We see that seed is thrown into the ground with the hope of future crops.
Vatsyayana is therefore of opinion that the ordinances of religion must be obeyed.
Objection 3
Those who believe that destiny is the prime mover of all things say: We should not exert ourselves
to acquire wealth, for sometimes it is not acquired although we strive to get it, while at other times
it comes to us of itself without any exertion on our part. Everything is therefore in the power of
destiny, who is the lord of gain and loss, of success and defeat, of pleasure and pain. Thus we see
that Bali 3 was raised to the throne of Indra by destiny, and was also put down by the same power,
and it is destiny only that call reinstate him.
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