# SB 6.18.29 ## Text > evaṁ striyā jaḍībhūto > vidvān api manojñayā > bāḍham ity āha vivaśo > na tac citraṁ hi yoṣiti ## Synonyms *evam*—thus; *striyā*—by the woman; *jaḍībhūtaḥ*—enchanted; *vidvān*—very learned; *api*—although; *manojñayā*—very expert; *bāḍham*—yes; *iti*—thus; *āha*—said; *vivaśaḥ*—under her control; *na*—not; *tat*—that; *citram*—astonishing; *hi*—indeed; *yoṣiti*—in the matter of women. ## Translation **Although Kaśyapa Muni was a learned scholar, he was captivated by Diti's artificial behavior, which brought him under her control. Therefore he assured his wife that he would fulfill her desires. Such a promise by a husband is not at all astonishing.**