‘…The bond of wedlock is like the welding that binds two plates of steel together. As a result, two beings become stronger. Life goes on relentlessly. It does not pause for anybody. Children grow up. We lose the company of our friends; we experience times of happiness as well as sorrow. But through all these upheavals the couple is always with each other, enjoying the pleasures of this bond. It is here that we can experience heaven on earth. Wherever there is such oneness, wedded life remains unscathed despite the conflicts or upheavals in the world at large, just like the phoenix that rises from the ashes. If you can acquire this strength, you can let the world be. You can smile at criticisms. As long as you are sure that there is someone firmly backing you, there is no reason to fear anything, understand?’