કનકાવતી કહે સાંભળો સ્વામી, નણદી વિના નહિ શોભશે રે; નગરીના જન પણ અવળું વિચારે, ક્યમ ન તેમાં નણદી શું હશે રે.
— Dalpatram
Meaning

Kanakavati tells her Lord that it won't be proper without a sister-in-law. The city folk will wonder why there isn't one.

Explanation

Kanakavati tells her husband, "My Lord, things won't feel right or look good without your sister here." She explains that if his sister isn't present, the townspeople will notice and start to wonder. They might even think negatively, questioning why she's absent. This verse emphasizes how important the husband's sister is for family gatherings and social acceptance. Her presence is seen as essential for the household's grace and to avoid any gossip or misunderstanding among the people. It truly highlights her significant role in the family's social standing.

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