Hitopdesh • Chapter 2 • Shloka 201
किं च । नियतविषयवर्ती प्रायशो दण्डयोगाज्
जगति परवशेऽस्मिन्दुर्लभः साधुवृत्तः ।
कृशमपि विकलं वा व्याधितं वाऽधनं वा
पतिमपि कुलनारी दण्डभीत्याभ्युपैति ॥
Moreover, in this interdependent world a man keeps within the bounds of duty mostly through the dread of punishment; a man of good conduct is difficult to be found; And it is through the fear of punishment also, that a woman of good family approaches (keeps faithful to) her husband, though lean, deformed, sickly and penniless.
Read Full Scripture
Install the Krishjan app to read the complete Hitopdesh with all chapters, verses, translations, and explanations. The app provides structured chapters, smooth navigation, and the ability to read scriptures offline.
All Chapters
Access all 18 chapters and every verse of the Hitopdesh in one place.Clear Translation
Understand each verse with clear Hindi and English translations.Read Offline
Read scriptures anytime even without an internet connection.
