The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c8.46

c8.46

A wife, who discharged all these duties, was the true *pativratā*. Sanskrit literature is full of passages in her praise. The sanctity of gods, sages and holy places is all centred in her. The world is sanctified by her existence, and there is no sin that would not evaporate by her mere presence¹. A tear falling from her eye, when wronged, uproots even a mighty tyrant like Rāvaṇa².