Shloka 102
Mahālakṣmī’s Forms, Brahmā’s Fourfold Origin, Vāyu’s Names and Soteriology, and Bhāratī’s Manifestations
इत्याद्या वायुभार्याश्च ब्रह्मभार्याश्च सतम / स्वभर्तृभ्यां च पक्षीन्द्र गुणैश्चैव शताधमाः
ityādyā vāyubhāryāśca brahmabhāryāśca satama / svabhartṛbhyāṃ ca pakṣīndra guṇaiścaiva śatādhamāḥ
Assim, ó melhor das aves, mulheres como a esposa de Vāyu e a esposa de Brahmā e outras—por sua conduta para com os próprios maridos e por suas qualidades—são contadas entre as mais vis dos perversos.
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda)
Concept: Violation of pativratā-dharma (faithful conduct toward one’s husband) is treated as grave adharma, leading to being counted among the worst sinners.
Vedantic Theme: Guṇa and karma shaping moral status; conduct (ācāra) as a determinant of spiritual trajectory within saṃsāra.
Application: Practice integrity and non-harm in intimate relationships; uphold mutual duties, truthful speech, and restraint; avoid contempt, betrayal, and manipulative conduct that corrodes household dharma.
Primary Rasa: bibhatsa
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.16 (preceding exempla of women and consequences)
FAQs
This verse explicitly links a person’s “qualities” (guṇaiḥ) and relational conduct to moral evaluation, indicating that character and behavior are decisive factors in judging sinfulness.
In the Preta Kanda, Vishnu describes categories of wrongdoing and their gravity; this verse classifies certain misconduct—especially within marital duty—as intensely blameworthy, preparing the framework for later consequences and remedies.
Cultivate integrity in close relationships—truthfulness, respect, and self-restraint—since the text treats everyday character and conduct as central to dharma and spiritual accountability.