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.