Preached at Bhaddiya to the daughters of
Uggaha Mendakanattā just before their marriage.
- A wife should rise betimes
before her husband, and sleep after him;
- she should respect his wishes,
- give him
pleasure and be of sweet speech.
- His parents and elders and all those whom he
holds in esteem, should she reverence and honour;
- she should be skilful in all
the duties of the household;
- she should look after the servants in the house and
supervise their duties, provide them with all necessaries and be kind and
helpful to them;
- she should safeguard her husband's interests and look after his
wealth; she should be of virtuous conduct in every way.
A.iii.36ff.
