Ordinarily, people fight shy of discussing this question. We, too, feel some hesitation. However, we think it our duty to place our views beforethe readers. Adultery does not consist merely in sexual intercourse with another man s wife. We are taught by every religion that there can be adultery even in intercourse with one s own wife.
Sexual intercourse is justified only when it is the result of a desire for offspring.
Ordinarily, it is observed that sexual intercourse is the result of passion, the birth of a child following merely as a consequence. India, in our judgment, is in such a miserable state that it is necessary at present for births to be reduced to a minimum. Therefore, whatever sexual intercourse takes place will for the most part be in the nature of adultery. If this view is correct, it is the duty of every thoughtful Indian not to marry. In case he is helpless in regard to marriage, he should abstain from sexual intercourse with his wife.