Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – न सा सत्रीत्य अभिभाषा सयाद यस्या भर्ता न तुष्यति

Shloka (श्लोक)

न सा सत्रीत्य अभिभाषा सयाद यस्या भर्ता न तुष्यति
अग्निसाक्षिकम अप्य एतद भर्ता हि शरणं सत्रियः

⚡ Quick Meaning

This verse emphasizes the importance of a woman’s marital happiness and protection by her husband.

Translations

English Translation

A wife who does not have her husband pleased is not considered fulfilled. Even the witness of the fire is not enough; the husband is indeed a woman’s refuge.

हिंदी अनुवाद

जिस पत्नी का पति प्रसन्न नहीं है, उसे संतुष्ट नहीं माना जाता। अग्नि का साक्षी होना भी पर्याप्त नहीं है; पति वास्तव में एक महिला का आश्रय होता है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka arises in a discourse about the significance of marital bonds within society.

Meaning

It points out that a husband’s satisfaction is central to a wife’s contentment and identity.

Application

It calls for husbands to understand their role in providing emotional security and support to their wives.