Traditional Indian couple in wedding attire vs modern couple arguing about infidelity

The Sacred vs The Profane: How Extra-Marital Affairs is Destroying Indian Marriages

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Extra-Marital Affairs, Marital Infidelity is Destroying Indian Marriages

Traditional Indian couple in wedding attire vs modern couple arguing about marital infidelity, extra-marital affairs
The sacred bond of marriage vs the chaos of modern infidelity

In the sacred land where Sita followed Ram into exile and Savitri fought Yama for Satyavan’s life, modern marriages are crumbling under the weight of infidelity. The very concept of ‘pativrata dharma’ – the spiritual discipline of marital fidelity – is being mocked as outdated, while divorce courts overflow with cases stemming from extramarital relationships.

The Ancient Wisdom:
Our scriptures warned clearly about the consequences of infidelity. The Garuda Purana states that those who betray their marriage vows face 8.4 million rebirths in hellish conditions. Modern psychology confirms this – studies show children from broken homes due to infidelity are 300% more likely to experience depression.

Extra-Marital Affairs, Marital Infidelity and Modern Reality:

Riya (name changed), a 28-year-old from Bangalore, discovered her husband’s affair just six months after their traditional wedding. “He said I was too ‘traditional’ in my thinking,” she shares. Meanwhile, Delhi-based Arjun divorced his wife after finding her in an inappropriate relationship with her gym trainer. “We had a love marriage, but she claimed she needed ‘more excitement’,” he recounts.

The Solution Path:

  1. Reconnect with Dharma: Daily 10-minute couple meditation on marital vows

  2. Digital Detox: No opposite-gender private messaging after 8pm

  3. Satsang: Monthly visits to spiritual counselors

  4. Rediscover Rituals: Weekly joint puja focusing on Lakshmi-Narayan

  5. Professional Help: Non-judgmental marriage counseling

 

Checklist for Marital Purity:
✅ [ ] Perform daily ‘Sankalpa’ (संकल्प) to honor wedding vows
✅ [ ] Install accountability apps like ‘Satsang’ for digital transparency
✅ [ ] Attend monthly ‘Dharma Sabha’ (धर्म सभा) for couples
✅ [ ] Fast together on Ekadashi for spiritual cleansing
✅ [ ] Create a ‘Pavitra Kosh’ (पवित्र कोष) – joint spiritual journal

 

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