Devibhagavatapurana 3.20.6

Devībhāgavatapurāṇa 3.20.6

Language: Sanskrit

3.20.6

balaṃ śulkaṃ yathā rājñāṃ vivāhe parikīrtitam |
balavāneva gṛhṇātu nābalastu kadācana ||

The power of the kings is the befitting money given to the parents of a bride; according to this, the strongest man is to acquire the bride, a jewel. The Ksattriyas that are weak can never acquire that. Make this the rule in this marriage. This earth is fit to be enjoyed by the heroes only and not by the cowards and intriguing persons. Otherwise quarrels are sure to ensue amongst the kings.
Swami Vijnanananda 1921, The Sri Mad Devi Bhagavatam

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The Sri Mad Devi Bhagavatam — Swami Vijnanananda 1921, English