Lord Krishna on UnWorthy Husbands, and Hinduism on the Duties of Husbands
Srimad Bhagavatam 10.60.13: O fine-browed lady, women are usually destined to suffer when they stay with men whose behavior is uncertain and who pursue a path not approved by society.
Manu Smriti 9:95: The husband receives his wife from the gods, (he does not wed her) according to his own will; doing what is agreeable to the gods, he must always support her (while she is) faithful.
Manu Smriti 9:101: 'Let mutual fidelity continue until death,' this may be considered as the summary of the highest law for husband and wife.
Atharva Veda 6:11:1- Hard work and strength should be the traits of a husband and wife should be calm and serene...
Atharva Veda 6:42:1- Husband and wife should be completely devoid of anger and should work together to accomplish household tasks.
Atharva Veda 7:37:1- ... Husband should never think about any other woman.
Atharva Veda 1:34:5 – The husband should be sweet and affectionate such that the wife will always love him dedicatedly.
Atharva Veda 2:30:4 – Nothing should be kept hidden from the wife. Maintaining transparency is his prior duty.
Atharva Veda 5:25:6- Being disciplined and maintaining a pious life should always be in his mind.
Atharva Veda 6:9:2 – Love, care and affection should always be shown by him towards his wife. Even at situations of sorrow and difficulty he should never be rude or treat ill to his wife.
Atharva Veda 6:81:1 – Husband should lead a disciplined life and should be capable of earning money to sustain his married life.
Atharva Veda 6:89:1 – His wife should always get the required respect and should be treated like a precious possession. He should always be careful about her honor.
Sources:
Srimad Bhagavatam
Athava Veda
The law Code of Manu
Manu Smriti 9:95: The husband receives his wife from the gods, (he does not wed her) according to his own will; doing what is agreeable to the gods, he must always support her (while she is) faithful.
Manu Smriti 9:101: 'Let mutual fidelity continue until death,' this may be considered as the summary of the highest law for husband and wife.
Atharva Veda 6:11:1- Hard work and strength should be the traits of a husband and wife should be calm and serene...
Atharva Veda 6:42:1- Husband and wife should be completely devoid of anger and should work together to accomplish household tasks.
Atharva Veda 7:37:1- ... Husband should never think about any other woman.
Atharva Veda 1:34:5 – The husband should be sweet and affectionate such that the wife will always love him dedicatedly.
Atharva Veda 2:30:4 – Nothing should be kept hidden from the wife. Maintaining transparency is his prior duty.
Atharva Veda 5:25:6- Being disciplined and maintaining a pious life should always be in his mind.
Atharva Veda 6:9:2 – Love, care and affection should always be shown by him towards his wife. Even at situations of sorrow and difficulty he should never be rude or treat ill to his wife.
Atharva Veda 6:81:1 – Husband should lead a disciplined life and should be capable of earning money to sustain his married life.
Atharva Veda 6:89:1 – His wife should always get the required respect and should be treated like a precious possession. He should always be careful about her honor.
Sources:
Srimad Bhagavatam
Athava Veda
The law Code of Manu
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