In plain words
Everyone was asleep, but to Bhīṣma alone sleep would not come. Grieving that he had vowed to slay the Pāṇḍavas, who were embodiments of Dharma, he was pacing to and fro in his tent. Kṛṣṇa stood at the entrance and said, “Draupadī! Go at once and fall at Bhīṣma’s feet.” Draupadī ran and fell at Bhīṣma’s feet. The bangles on her wrists jingled. Hearing that sound, Bhīṣma, as was his habit, blessed her, “Dīrghasumaṅgalī bhava.” Seeing Draupadī rise up in joy, Bhīṣma was struck with amazement. Meanwhile Kṛṣṇa came in, smiling. Bhīṣma: “Kṛṣṇa! So this is Your doing. Your līlās are wonder upon wonder,” he praised Him.
Marvellous are they, and for the three worlds purifying; scythes to the creeper of worldly existence; good friends; and to the woodland of the sages the springtime: such are the stories of Lord Viṣṇu!
Honour Women
A married woman has been given great titles such as ‘the Lakṣmī of the home’, ‘the mistress of the house’, ‘the wife in Dharma’ and ‘the half of her husband’. Today men look down on women who bear such great titles. This is a great mistake. Only when you honour women will men too gain in honour. You must not hurt the heart of a woman; you must not bring tears to her eyes. If women shed tears, the family falls into many troubles. A thorn broken off in the foot can be drawn out, but harsh words that have pierced the heart cannot be pulled out. So you must not wound the hearts of women with harsh words. You must not think, “She is my wife, isn’t she; I have the right to scold her as I please.” If the wife does something wrong, you may set it right. But beyond that, the husband has no right to scold her as he pleases. Of course, not all men are like that; but some are. Men have a little too much anger. They must keep that anger within bounds. It is for their own good.