यदैव भर्ता जानीयानमन्त्रमूलपरां स्त्रियम्। उद्विजेत तदैवास्याः सर्पाद्वेश्मगतादिव
Whenever a husband knows that his wife is devoted to secret spells, he should at once shun her, as one would avoid a snake that has entered the house.
उद्विग्नस्य कुतः शान्तिरशान्तस्य कुतः सुखम्। न जातु वशगो भर्ता स्त्रियाः स्यान्मन्त्रकारणात्
How can there be peace for one who is anxious, or happiness for one who is restless? A husband should never be under the control of his wife because of spells.
किमत्रप्रहिताश्चापि गदाः परमदारुणाः। मूलप्रवादैर्हि विषं प्रयच्छन्ति जिघांसवः बब
What are these dreadful weapons sent here? For those who wish to kill, indeed, administer poison through root-based incantations.
जिह्वया यानि पुरुषस्त्वचा वाप्युपसेवते। तत्र चूर्णानि दत्तानि हन्युः क्षिप्रमसंशयम्
Whatever a man touches with his tongue or skin, if powders are placed there, they will quickly destroy him, without doubt.
जलोदरसमायुक्ताः श्वित्रिणः पलितास्तथा। अपुमांसः कृताः स्त्रीभिर्जडान्धवधिरास्तथा
Women have caused men to suffer from dropsy, leprosy, greying hair, impotence, and have made them dull, blind, or deaf.
पापानुगास्तु पापास्ताः पतीनुपसृजन्त्युत। न जातु विप्रियं भर्तुः स्त्रिया कार्यं कथंचन
Those sinful women, following evil ways, approach their husbands with wicked intent; a wife should never, under any circumstances, do anything displeasing to her husband.
वर्ताम्यहं तु यां वृत्तिं पाण्डवेषु महात्मसु। तां सर्वां शृणु मे सत्यां सत्यभामे यशस्विनि
Now hear from me, O illustrious Satyabhama, the true way in which I conduct myself among the noble sons of Pandu.
अहंकारं विहायाहं कामक्रोधौ च सर्वदा। सदारान्पाण्डवान्नित्यं प्रयतोपचराम्यहम्
Abandoning pride, and always restraining desire and anger, I serve the Pandavas and their wives with constant care.
प्रणयं प्रतिसंहृत्य निधायात्मानमात्मनि। शुश्रूषुर्निरभीमाना पतीनां चित्तरक्षिणी
Withdrawing affection, placing myself within myself, I serve my husbands without arrogance, guarding their hearts.
दुर्व्याहृताच्छङ्कमाना दुस्थिताद्दुरवेक्षितात्। दुरासिताद्दुर्व्रजितादिङ्गिताध्यासितादपि
I am wary of harsh words, unstable conduct, improper glances, improper seating, improper walking, and even improper gestures.
सूर्यवैश्वानरसमान्सोमकल्पान्महारथान्। सेवे चक्षुर्हणः पार्थानुग्रवीर्यप्रतापिनः
I serve the Parthas, mighty warriors like the Sun and Fire, resembling Soma, whose energy and power are fierce, even though their gaze can be harsh.
देवो मनुष्यो गन्धर्वो युवा चापि स्वलंकृतः। द्रव्यवानभिरूपो वा न मेऽन्यः पुरुषो मतः
No god, human, Gandharva, or even a young, well-adorned, wealthy, or handsome man is regarded by me as another (besides my husbands).
न भुक्तवति न स्नाते नासंविष्टे च भर्तरि। न संविशामि नाश्नामि न स्नाये कर्म कुर्वती
If my husband has not eaten, bathed, or sat down, I do not lie down, eat, or bathe, even while engaged in my tasks.
क्षेत्राद्वनाद्वा ग्रामाद्वा भर्तारं गुहमागतम्। अभ्युत्थायाभिनन्दामि आसनेनोदकेन च
Whether my husband returns from the field, the forest, or the village, I rise to greet him, welcoming him with a seat and water.
प्रसन्नभाण्डा मृष्टान्ना काले भोजनदायिनी। संयता गुप्तधान्या च सुसंमृष्टनिवेशना
I keep the vessels clean, provide well-cooked food at the proper time, am restrained, guard the stores of grain, and keep the house well swept.
अतिरस्कृतसंभाषा दुःस्त्रियो नानुसेवती। अनुकूलवती नित्यं भवाम्यनलसा सदा
I do not associate with women who speak disrespectfully or behave badly; I am always diligent and ever act in a manner pleasing to them.
अनर्म चापि हसितं द्वारि स्थानमभीक्ष्णशः। अवस्करे चिरस्थानं निष्कुटेषु च वर्जये
One should avoid frivolous laughter, lingering often at the doorway, remaining long in the privy, and staying in secluded corners.
अत्यालापमसन्तोषं परव्यापारसंकथाः'। अतिहासातिरोषौ च क्रोधस्थानं च वर्जये
One should avoid excessive talk, discontent, gossip about others' affairs, excessive laughter and anger, and places that provoke wrath.
निरताऽहं सदा सत्ये पापानां च विवर्जने। सर्वथा भर्तुरहितं न ममेष्टं कथंचन
I am always devoted to truth and to avoiding sinful acts; in every way, I never desire to be apart from my husband.
यदा प्रवसते भर्ता कुटुम्बार्थेन केनचित्। सुमनोवर्णकापेता भवामि व्रतचारिणी
Whenever my husband departs for some family purpose, I remain cheerful, pure in conduct, and steadfast in my vows.
यच्च भर्ता न पिबति यच्च भर्ता न सेवते। यच्च नाश्नाति मे भर्ता सर्वं तद्वर्जयाम्यहम्
Whatever my husband does not drink, whatever he does not use, and whatever he does not eat, I abstain from all of that.
यथोपदेशं नियता वर्तमाना वराङ्गने। स्वलंकृता सुप्रयता भर्तुः प्रियहिते रता
Following instructions with discipline, adorned and well-prepared, I am devoted to what pleases and benefits my husband.
ये च धर्माः कुटुम्बेषु श्वश्र्वामे कथिताः पुरा। `अनुतिष्ठामि तान्सत्ये नित्यकालमतन्द्रिता
The duties in the household once taught by my mother-in-law, I always observe faithfully and without negligence.
भिक्षाबलिश्राद्धविधिस्थालीपाकाश्च पर्वसु। मान्यानां मानसत्कारा ये चान्ये विदिता मम
The rites of alms, offerings, ancestral ceremonies, and festive cooking, and the respectful treatment of honored guests—these and others known to me—
तान्सर्वाननुवर्तामि दिवारात्रमतन्द्रिता। विनयाननियमांश्चैव सदा सर्वात्मना श्रिता
All these I observe, day and night, without sloth; I always uphold humility and discipline with all my heart.
मृदून्सतः सत्यशीलान्सत्यधर्मानुपालिनः। स देवः सा गतिर्नार्यास्तस्य का विप्रियं चरेत्
To gentle, virtuous, and truthful men who uphold righteousness, such a man is like a god, the refuge of a woman—what woman would act against his wishes?
पत्याश्रयो हि मे धर्मो मतः स्त्रीणां सनातनः। स देवः सा गतिर्नार्यास्तस्य काविप्रियं चरेत्
Dependence on the husband is, in my view, the eternal duty of women; he is like a god, the refuge of a woman—what woman would act against his wishes?
अहं पतीन्नातिशये नात्यश्ने नातिभूषये। नापि श्वश्रूं परिवदे सर्वदा परियन्त्रिता
I do not surpass my husbands, nor do I overeat or over-adorn myself; nor do I ever speak ill of my mother-in-law, always remaining restrained.
अवधानेन सुभगे नित्योत्थिततयैव च। भर्तारो वशगा मह्यं गुरुशुश्रूषयैव च
Through attentiveness, O fortunate one, and by always rising early, my husbands are obedient to me, as also through service to elders.
नित्यमार्यामहं कुन्तीं वीरसूं सत्यवादिनीम्। स्वयं परिचराम्यतां पानाच्छादनभोजनैः
I always personally serve Kunti, noble and truthful, mother of heroes, with drink, clothing, and food.