Chanakya (Kautilya) was a famous Indian philosopher, teacher, economist, writer and advisor to Indian King Chandragupta Maurya. Chanakya wrote the famous political texts – economics (economics), which has laid the foundation of how to run an organized kingdom in the Maurya Empire. This book lays the foundation of collective morality, which keeps a society together.
Chanakya’s sources were not limited to the political and royal boundaries. Chanakya has told many best things to solve concerns in the marital life of a man and woman.
Marriage is an ideal socio-religious relationship. Marriage is also a spiritual experience. Chanakya has given many measures to make this relationship successful.
Acharya Chanakya says that a successful marriage is one in which both husband and wife get physical and mentally satisfied and for this it is necessary for the proper difference in the age of both. A more difference between the age of husband and wife can create a problem. A man who is physically capable can fulfill his wife’s physical desires, but if the husband’s age is much higher than the wife, then he will not be able to do this.
The old person will be weak with the body, so he should not marry a young woman. Otherwise the wishes of the wife will not be fulfilled and they may be attracted to other men. It will be like poison for that husband.
If there is some similarity in age, then husband and wife will be able to understand each other’s words well. They will pay attention to things from their perspective and there will be no scope for quarrels.
According to Chanakya, both husband or wife should respect their spouse. Even if your spouse is older than you or younger, he deserves respect for you.