CC Madhya 15.265 (1975)
Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta (1975) - Madhya-līlā - Chapter 15: The Lord Accepts Prasādam at the House of Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya
TEXT 265
- patiṁ ca patitaṁ tyajet
SYNONYMS
patim—husband; ca—and; patitam—fallen; tyajet—one should give up.
TRANSLATION
"When a husband is fallen, his relationship must be given up."
PURPORT
This is a quotation from smṛti-śāstram. As stated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (SB 7.11.28):
- santuṣṭālolupā dakṣā
- dharma-jñā priya-satya-vāk
- apramattā śuciḥ snigdhā
- patiṁ tv apatitaṁ bhajet
"A wife who is satisfied, who is not greedy, who is expert and knows religious principles, who speaks what is dear and truthful and is not bewildered, who is always clean and affectionate, should be very devoted to her husband who is not fallen."