A husband and wife are seen through the wooden doorway of their home, which they have decorated traditionally with auspicious symbols: tripuṇḍra, kolams and fresh mango leaves on a string. Their infant plays near the family’s shrine where Lord Gaṇeśa rules and resides.§
Gṛihastha Dharmaḥ§
गृहस्थधर्मः§
Section Three§
The Family Path
Earth, ether, sky! May we be proud possessors of fine children, proud possessors of fine heroes, and be well nourished by fine food.§
Yajur Veda, 8.53. HV, P. 91§