Significance of Husband
Synonyms: Spouse, Mate, Husbandman, Consort, Groom
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Husband'
In Hinduism, the keyphrase "Husband" encompasses various interpretations, including the male partner's obligations, identity sharing, familial roles, divine relationships, and the cultural significance of marital bonds and devotion.
From: Garga Samhita (English)
(1) Refers to the desired relationship being sought in the context of the verse.[1] (2) Refers to the marital position that Shurpanakha wishes to obtain with Lord Rama.[2] (3) Refers to the relationship the gopis wish to have with the divine figure, emphasizing desire and devotion.[3] (4) The desired role suggested for Sisupala in the conversation, implying social and marital expectations.[4] (5) Refers to a marital relationship, indicating Shurpanakha's wish for matrimonial connection with Shri Rama.[5]
From: Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu
(1) One of the familial roles through which individuals mediate upon the Lord, symbolizing devotion and relationship.[6]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Refers to the male partner in a marriage who, in this context, bears the guilt of his wife's infidelity if he condones her actions.[7] (2) The male partner in a marriage who has obligations to perform rites and provide happiness to his wife during their union.[8] (3) A male partner in a marriage, recognized to share an identity with his wife.[9] (4) The husband is defined as the man with whom a woman has gone through the sacrament of marriage.[10] (5) Referred to as 'Panigraha' in the text; the male partner in a marriage.[11]
From: Ramayana of Valmiki (Griffith)
(1) The person to whom the speaker has a close and intimate relationship, as indicated by her arms embracing him and expressing her deep sorrow and lamentations upon his current state.[12] (2) Husband is a man who is the lord of a woman, and the woman must seek to do her husband's will, and she will go to high bliss.[13] (3) The man who is loved by the narrator's sister, who is found to be most loving, and is the husband of Satyavati.[14]
From: Hitopadesha (English translation)
(1) The mate of the Hen-bird, who is urged to take action against the black snake.[15]
From: Abhinaya-darpana (English)
(1) Referred to as Bhartri, represented by holding Hamsasya and Shikhara hands at the throat.[16]
The concept of Husband in local and regional sources
"Husband" relates to the text as it signifies both a character in a one-act play exploring familial dynamics and the role of a man married to a bride, embodying the potential for social impact through his work.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The man to whom the bride is married, who is destined to be a great worker among the poor, and eventually goes to an Ashram.[17] (2) A one-act play featuring complex familial relations, particularly focusing on the dynamics between a father, his daughter, and her husband.[18]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This is a person who ought not to love his wife as he does his mother, according to the customs and ideals described in the provided text.[19] (2) These people are said to never have lied or persecuted, according to the speaker speaking of the relations of men and women in India.[20]