12. The amount collected by way of subscriptions and dona-
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11.
Subscription can be reduced to a minimum of Rs. 3 for the benefit of poorer members.
12.
The amount collected by way of subscriptions and donations shall be deposited in the Bank after deducting the minimum sum required for the smooth and efficient running of the Samaj.
13.
Those who wish to become members of this Samaj shall, before God and in the name of their religion, pledge themselves with a vow:
'In this social work, I shall not be partial nor entertain any unsocial activity but shall offer my personal help with integrity as long as I live'.
14.
Members contravening this vow or the Samaj's rules shall be disqualified and their names shall be struck off from the membership roll.
Panditabai enforced these rules in the formation of similar institutions in Bombay and Poona.
In November the same year, Pandita Ramabai arrived in Bombay and gave a series of lectures in the Prarthana Samaj and various other places. On 25 November 1882, she spoke on the "The Objectives of Arya Mahila Samaj". It was one of her most informative and interesting lectures lasting over an hour.
Her popularity and the magnitude of the movement inspired by her were evident in the fact that over 200 women and 400 men attended this lecture.
On 30 November, under the presidentship of Mrs. Gangutai Bhandare another meeting of over 150 women was held with a view to firmly establishing another Arya Mahila Samaj in Bombay. At this meeting Panditabai explained the objects and principles of the Arya Mahila Samaj. On the very same day the Samaj was formally established with 16 women volunteering .for the membership. Some asked for time to think it over while a few others asked a number of questions to clarify their doubts.
Next day, 8 more women joined the Samaj. It was later announced that the women's educational meetings, held so far, will, in future, be amalgamated with the meetings of the Samaj.
Many men and particularly some editors considered Ramabai's views as a revolt against the male species of the human society!