if husband and wife agree in their views regarding spiritual practices."
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8. Disciple: "The scriptures declare that in the service of her husband a woman may find divine beatitude and union with the Divine. If a woman tries to lead a life of self-control by pleading and reasoning with her husband somewhat against his wishes, is that a sin?"
Mother: "If it is for the sake of God, then it is no sin. One must control the senses."
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9. "Sri Ramakrishna used to say, 'One must practise self-control after the birth of one or two children.' "
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10. Regarding family people who wanted to renounce worldly life, Mother said, "If you really want to give up, first make