SB 10.29.26
His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Please note: The synonyms, translation and purport of this verse were composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda
TEXT 26
- asvargyam ayaśasyaṁ ca
- phalgu kṛcchraṁ bhayāvaham
- jugupsitaṁ ca sarvatra
- hy aupapatyaṁ kula-striyaḥ
SYNONYMS
asvargyam—not leading to heaven; ayaśasyam—unfavorable for a good reputation; ca—and; phalgu—insignificant; kṛcchram—difficult: bhaya-āvaham-creating fear; jugupsitam—contemptible; ca—and: sarvatra-in all cases; hi—indeed; aupapatyam—adulterous affairs; kula-striyaḥ—for a woman coming from a respectable family.
Translation and purport composed by disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda
TRANSLATION
For a woman from a respectable family, petty adulterous affairs are always condemned. They bar her from heaven, ruin her reputation and bring her difficulty and fear.