Women as a class...

Women as a class are merciless and cunning. They cannot tolerate even a slight offense. For their own pleasure they can do anything irreligious, and therefore they do not fear killing even a faithful husband or brother.

- Srimad Bhagavatam 9.14.37

Boy, I'm glad I didn't land on this verse. Param Satya gave class on this verse this morning at the local temple. She spent last night and this morning preparing, but to give class on a different verse. This one came as a surprise. Check it out:

• Women as a class... mp3, 23.5 MB

Here's a definition of husband that demonstrates the duty of a husband in relation to his wife. Definitions 2 and 3 of the noun and 1 of the transitive verb are especially pertinent.

hus·band (hŭz'bənd) pronunciation
n.
1. A man joined to a woman in marriage; a male spouse.
2. Chiefly British. A manager or steward, as of a household.
3. Archaic. A prudent, thrifty manager.

tr.v., -band·ed, -band·ing, -bands.

1. To use sparingly or economically; conserve: husband one's energy.
2. Archaic. To find a husband for.