The Kural or the Maxims of Tiruvalluvar/Chapter 91
CHAPTER 91
SUBMISSION TO WIFE GOVERNMENT
901. Those that dote upon their wives will not attain to greatness : those that have the ambition to do great things turn away from such seduction.
902. Behold the man who hath an abject infatuation for his wife: in the very midst of his prosperity he will be a by-word among men, and he will have to hide his face in shame.
903. The weakling who humbleth himself before his wife will always be ashamed to show his face before the worthy.
904. Behold the salvation-less wretch that trembleth before his wife : his talents will never be held in any esteem.
905. The man who feareth his wife will never have the courage to do a service even to the worthy.
906. Behold the men who stand in awe of the tender arms of their wives : though they live like Gods no man will respect them.
907. Behold the man that submitteth to petticoat government: a bashful maid hath more dignity in her than he.
908. Behold the men that allow themselves to be governed by their wives : they will not satisfy the wants of their friends, neither will they do anything that is good.
909. Behold the men that submit to petticoat government : neither righteousness nor wealth nor even the joy of love will be found with them.
910. Behold the men whose thoughts are set on great affairs and who are the favourites of fortune : they yield not to the folly of doting on their wives.
