![]() In the second chapter Manu writes, “It is the nature of women to seduce men in this world for that reason, the wise are never unguarded in the company of females.” (2:213) ![]() Reducing women to derogatory standards has been done during various instances in the text. Moreover, it says no matter your husband is addicted to an evil passion, you are bound to respect him. ![]() So here Manusmriti tries to lay down rules and regulations to be a ‘good’ wife. One of the laws of Manu says- “She who disrespects to (a husband) who is addicted to(some evil) passion, is a drunkard, or diseased, shall be deserted for three months (and be) deprived of her ornaments and furniture.” 9:78. Manusmriti has all rules for women, no matter how evil his husband is, it is she who is to be punished for everything. ![]()
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