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सनातन धर्म भूमिका

Meaning of "Yatra naryastu poojyanthe ramanthe thathra devatha"

Word

Yatra naryastu poojyanthe ramanthe thathra devatha

Sanskrit

यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते रमन्ते तत्र देवताः

In General

This Sanskrit shloka is translates to "Where women are honored, divinity blossoms there" from Manusmriti (3.56). The full verse is:

"यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते रमन्ते तत्र देवताः। यत्रैतास्तु न पूज्यन्ते सर्वास्तत्राफलाः क्रियाः॥"

Literal translation: "Where women are revered, there the gods rejoice. Where they are not, all actions remain unfruitful". This shloka highlights the significance of respecting women. It suggests that honoring women is akin to honoring the gods, leading to prosperity and happiness. Conversely, the verse warns that disrespecting women can lead to unfruitful endeavors and societal backwardness.

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