Mahabharata Anushasana Parva – देवरं परविशेत कन्या तप्येद वापि महत तपः

Shloka (श्लोक)

देवरं परविशेत कन्या तप्येद वापि महत तपः
तम एवानुव्रता भूत्वा पाणिग्राहस्य नाम सा

⚡ Quick Meaning

A girl may choose to enter the home of her husband with great devotion, observing austerities.

Translations

English Translation

This shloka emphasizes the devotion of a bride who enters her husband’s household, and whether she undertakes severe penances or not, she remains dedicated to her role. It signifies the responsibilities of a wife and her commitment to family.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक उस दुल्हन की भक्ति पर जोर देता है, जो अपने पति के घर प्रवेश करती है, और चाहे वह कठोर तप कर रही हो या नहीं, वह अपने कर्तव्यों के प्रति समर्पित रहती है। यह पत्नी की जिम्मेदारियों और परिवार के प्रति उसके प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है।

Commentary

Context

This verse is part of Anushasana Parva and discusses the roles and responsibilities of women in family dynamics, especially after marriage.

Meaning

The shloka communicates the importance of a wife’s devotion and her essential role within the family. It illustrates the balance between personal desires and familial duties.

Application

This shloka can inspire married couples today to appreciate mutual commitments, emphasizing that devotion in a relationship strengthens family bonds.