# Cc. Madhya 15.265 ## Text > patiṁ ca patitaṁ tyajet ## Synonyms *patim*—husband; *ca*—and; *patitam*—fallen; *tyajet*—one should give up. ## Translation **"When a husband is fallen, his relationship must be given up."** ## Purport This is a quotation from *smṛti-śāstram.* As stated in *Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam* [[sb/7/11/28|(7.11.28)]]: > santuṣṭālolupā dakṣā > dharma-jñā priya-satya-vāk > apramattā śuciḥ snigdhā > patiṁ tv apatitaṁ bhajet "A wife who is satisfied, who is not greedy, who is expert and knows religious principles, who speaks what is dear and truthful and is not bewildered, who is always clean and affectionate, should be very devoted to her husband who is not fallen."