"For a woman, her husband is the lord; her well-wishers are her father and her brother; when she has no husband, her son is her lord; when she has no son, her relative (or brother) is her lord; when she has no relative, her king is her lord; in the absence of a king, the learned (or a good) Brahmana is her lord; if there is no learned Brahmana, she should strive to be virtuous."
Once they were gone, the city's atmosphere changed. People returned to their work, the streets became safer for families, and the constant bickering over bets ceased. By following the rule of banishment for those who disrupt the social fabric, the King restored the city's honor and prosperity. Manusmriti Verse 9.225 manusmriti chapter 9 verse 225
Ganganatha Jha’s translation states: 3. Key Subjects for Banishment The verse targets specific groups deemed social disruptors: "For a woman, her husband is the lord;
कितवान् कुशीलवान् क्रूरान् पाषण्डस्थांश्च मानवान् । Manusmriti Verse 9
