Pativrata (Sanskrit: पतिव्रता, romanized: Pativratā, lit. 'husband vow') is a term used in Hinduism to refer to the conjugal fidelity of a woman towards her husband. It also refers to the term used to refer to a married woman who is faithful and dutiful to her husband.[1]
Hindus generally believe that when a wife is devoted to her husband and serves his needs, she brings prosperity and well-being to her family.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2017-05-01). "Pativrata, Pativratā, Pati-vrata: 17 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-12-17.