One day she was sporting with the magistrate's son, when the magistrate too came there to enjoy her company. Seeing him coming, she put his son in a barn and began to amuse herself with him. After that her husband, the cowherd, returned from the cowpen. On spying him the cowherdess said to the magistrate - you take a stick and quickly go out as if in a rage. He having acted accordingly, the cowherd came in and asked his wife what had brought the justice there. She replied - For some reason or other he is angry with his son, who coming here entered our house and was protected by me by being concealed in the barn. His father searching for him did not find him in the house. Hence it is that the magistrate is going in a rage. She then took out the son from the barn and showed him. So, it is said - The food of women is twofold, their readiness of wit fourfold, perseverance sixfold and passion eightfold.
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.