Karyeshu Mantri (The Six Virtues of an Ideal Wife) — Benefits & How to Chant
कार्येषु मन्त्री करणेषु दासी
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Karyeshu Mantri (The Six Virtues of an Ideal Wife)
Describes the timeless ideal of partnership and mutual support in family life
Celebrates wisdom, diligence, care, love, righteousness and patience together
Offers a poetic framework for the virtues that hold a household in harmony
Frequently quoted at weddings and in teachings on the householder's dharma
Inspires respect, appreciation and balance between life partners
A short, memorable verse on the dignity and strength of the home
How to Chant Karyeshu Mantri (The Six Virtues of an Ideal Wife)
Instructions
Recite the verse calmly, contemplating each of the six images — minister, devoted helper, mother, Rambha, supporter of dharma, and the patient Earth. Reflect on these as ideals of partnership and mutual respect rather than rigid rules. It is often quoted in marriage blessings and discourses on harmonious family living.
Spiritual Significance
Elders quote this verse at weddings to remind couples that a home flourishes not through any single virtue but through the harmony of many; it is said that where these qualities are nurtured mutually, the household becomes a place of lasting peace and prosperity.
Origin & History
Source: Subhashita
Author: Unknown (classical Sanskrit niti tradition)
Subhashitas are polished epigrams of worldly and ethical wisdom passed down through Sanskrit literature and gathered in anthologies across the centuries. This verse, much beloved in discussions of the householder's life, distils into a single elegant stanza the six virtues — counsel, diligence, nurture, love, righteousness and forbearance — that together make a partner the strength and honour of a family.