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.
नैतामतिशये जातु वस्त्रभूषणभोजनैः। न वदे चाप्यतिवाचा तां पृथां पृथिवीसमाम्
I never surpass her in garments, ornaments, or food; nor do I ever speak harshly to that Pṛthā, equal to the earth.
अष्टावग्रे ब्राह्मणानां सहस्राणि स्म नित्यदा। भुञ्जते रुक्मपात्रीषु युधिष्ठिरनिवेशने
Eight thousand Brahmanas always dine from golden vessels in Yudhishthira's residence.
अष्टाशीतिसहस्राणि स्नातका गृहमेधिनः। त्रिंशद्दासीक एकैको यान्विभर्ति युधिष्ठिरः
Eighty-eight thousand learned householders, each attended by thirty maidservants, are maintained by Yudhishthira.
दशान्यानि सहस्राणि येषामन्नं सुसंस्कृतम्। ह्रियते रुक्मपात्रीभिर्यतीनामूर्ध्वरेतसाम्
Ten thousand more, ascetics of pure vows, are served well-prepared food in golden vessels.
तान्सर्वानग्रहारेण ब्राह्मणान्वेदवादिनः। यथार्हं पूजयामि स्म पानाच्छादनभोजनैः
I used to honor all those Brahmanas, learned in the Vedas, in the village, as was proper, with drink, clothing, and food.
शतं दासीसहस्राणि कौन्तेयस्य महात्मनः। कम्बुकेयूरधारिण्यो निष्ककण्ठ्यः स्वलंकृताः
A hundred thousand maidservants belonged to the great-souled son of Kunti, adorned with armlets and necklaces, each beautifully decorated.
महार्हमाल्याभरणाः सुवर्णाश्चन्दनोक्षिताः। मणीन्हेम च विभ्रत्यो नृत्तगीतविशारदाः
They wore garlands and ornaments of great value, were anointed with sandalwood and gold, adorned with jewels and gold, and skilled in dance and song.
तासां नाम च रूपंच भोजनाच्छादनानि च। सर्वासामेव वेदाहं कर्म चैव कृताकृतम्
I know the names and forms, the food and clothing, and all the deeds, done and undone, of all of them.
शतं दासीसहस्राणि कुन्तीपुत्रस्य धीमतः। पात्रीपस्ता दिवारात्रमतिथीन्भोजयन्त्युत
A hundred thousand maidservants of the wise son of Kunti, holding vessels, serve food to guests day and night.
शतमश्वसहस्राणि दशनागायुतानि च। युधिष्ठिरस्यानुयात्रमिन्द्रप्रस्थनिवासिनः
A hundred thousand horses and ten thousand elephants accompanied Yudhishthira, dwelling at Indraprastha.