Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – सत्री धर्मः पूर्व एवायं विवाहे बन्धुभिः कृतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

सत्री धर्मः पूर्व एवायं विवाहे बन्धुभिः कृतः
सहधर्मचरी भर्तुर भवत्य अग्निसमीपतः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka expresses the inherent bond and dharma a woman has within marriage.

Translations

English Translation

It is stated that a woman’s dharma is intrinsically tied to marriage, where she becomes the partner of her husband, fulfilling shared responsibilities closely aligned with fire, symbolizing purity and commitment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह कहा गया है कि एक महिला का धर्म वैवाहिक जीवन से जुड़ा होता है, जहाँ वह अपने पति की सहधर्मचारी बनती है, और शुद्धता और प्रतिबद्धता के प्रतीक अग्नि के निकट साझा जिम्मेदारियों को निभाती है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka can be found in the Anushasana Parva, focusing on the duties and bonds formed in the context of marriage.

Meaning

The message signifies the sacred role of women within the married context and the shared dharmic duties they undertake.

Application

This verse encourages the recognition of marital partnerships when discussing shared responsibilities in modern relationships.