Duties of Husband and Wife According To Atharva Veda

[DPK_RG]

Vedas are the most important Indian scriptures written by ancient intellectuals. It describes every duty of a person born in the Vedic religion. Atharvaveda is the fourth book out of the total 4 Vedas, but has been a late addition to the Vedic scriptures. It clearly describes the duty of Husband and Wife for maintaining a healthy marriage.

Duties by both husband and wife in a marriage

1. Atharvaveda mantra 2/30/2 – Sharing is the key to a healthy marriage. Husband and Wife should share everything they come across.
2. Atharvaveda mantra 6/11/1- Hard work and strength should be the traits of a husband and wife should be calm and serene. This will give birth to brave and sensible progeny.
3. Atharvaveda mantra 6/42/1- husband and wife should be completely devoid of anger and should work together to accomplish house hold tasks.
4. Atharvaveda mantra 6/89/2- Compatibility should never be an issue between a husband and a wife. Love comes with understanding.
5. Atharvaveda mantra 7/37/1- Wife should be careful regarding keeping herself well clad and look decent. Husband should never think about any other woman.
6. Atharvaveda mantra 7/38/1 – Being away from her Husband’s house may create an urge in the Husband to get involved with some other female. This is said to be general human tendency.

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[Shrew]

It seems that in vedic times position of women was much higher than in later Hinduism.

 

[Kirran]

What about the woman thinking of other men? :O Shouldn't the husband be well-clad and decent?

 

[Shrew]

What about the woman thinking of other men?

Well, it's obviously alowed.

 

[Kirran]

Well, it's obviously alowed.

Awesome! As for men thinking of other men...?

 

[Vinayaka]

Amazing how common sense prevails. Thank you for posting such positive stuff.

 

[SomeRandom]

Good guidelines, a touch vague and a little simplistic. I would add in compromise and making and keeping each other happy (however that happens to come about.)

 

[Kirran]

Of course it was written in a context, but shows signs of great common sense. In a very basic, unassuming kind of way. Just saying things quite simply, quite calmly. People get on with their day. None of the drama you get in some writings!

 

[Aupmanyav]

It seems that in vedic times position of women was much higher than in later Hinduism.

There was no poverty in India till the time the British came and there was no hankering after riches. People were satisfied in their position. Atrocities on women came with poverty and materialism.

What about the woman thinking of other men? :O Shouldn't the husband be well-clad and decent?

They hardly had the chance with a sharp mother-in-law keeping an eye and a brood of children to care about.

Awesome! As for men thinking of other men ..?

By the time they were 14 or 16, they were married (sometimes even earlier). They had their fun at home.

 

[Shrew]

There was no poverty in India till the time the British came

What about the Moguls?

 

[Aupmanyav]

I do not think there was much poverty during the Moghul times. Moghuls quickly became Indianized. It was life as usual.