Marital Vows by the Husband – Hindu marriage
After the marriage ceremony is concluded the bride and groom are told about their duties and responsibilities in married life. To affirm their faith in building a lasting marital bond, both partners make separate vows. These vows direct the couple to a positive path of action. They help in promoting marital happiness for a lifetime. The priest reads the vows one by one and the individual accepts them by saying, “I agree to do so”, after each vow.
Vows by the Husband
- I will consider my wife to be the better half. I will look after her just as I look after myself.
- Accepting her as in-charge of the home, I shall plan things in consulation with her.
- I will never express dissatisfaction about any shortcomings in my wife. If there are any, I will explain them to her lovingly. I will support her in overcoming them.
- I will always have faith in my wife. I will never look at another woman with wrong intent, nor have an illicit relationship.
- I will be affectionate and treat my wife like a friend.
- I will bring home all my income to my wife. The household expenses will be inicurred with her consent. I will always make an effort to ensure her comfort and happiness.
- I will not find fault or criticise my wife before others. We will sort out our differences and mistakes in privacy by ourselves.
- I will have a courteous and tolerant attitude towards my wife. I will always follow a compromising policy.
- If my wife is unwell, or is unable to fulfil some responsibility, or through some misunderstanding behaves wrongly, I will not withdraw support or refuse to fulfil my responsibilities towards her.
- I will always do my best to encourage my wife to find self-fulfilment. I will always behave in a kind and loving manner towards her.
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