Diti’s Puṁsavana Vow, Indra’s Intervention, and the Birth of the Maruts
तस्मात्पतिव्रता नार्य: श्रेयस्कामा: सुमध्यमे । यजन्तेऽनन्यभावेन पतिमात्मानमीश्वरम् ॥ ३५ ॥
tasmāt pati-vratā nāryaḥ śreyas-kāmāḥ sumadhyame yajante ’nanya-bhāvena patim ātmānam īśvaram
Ainsi, ô épouse à la taille gracieuse, les femmes chastes qui aspirent au bien suprême doivent demeurer dans l’obéissance au mari et, d’une dévotion sans partage, l’adorer comme le représentant de Vāsudeva.
This verse says that women who seek true welfare worship and serve their husband with ananya-bhāva—exclusive, undivided dedication—regarding him as their own self and as their lord.
In the context of Diti’s vow and desire for offspring, Kashyapa instructs her on the dharmic standard of a devoted wife—emphasizing purity of intention, restraint, and single-minded fidelity as spiritually beneficial conduct.
Practice loyal, steady commitment in marriage—serving one’s spouse with respect, responsibility, and integrity—while cultivating single-pointedness and selflessness rather than divided motives.