Then, as the funeral pyre was lit, she too entered the fire and left the worldly abode with her most beloved husband.

Even the Devas were surprised to see such a noble couple living a glorified life and leaving together in a most peaceful manner.  King Prithu lived the most fruitful life and left it in the most dispassionate manner.

Note –   Prithu’s story is an eye opener to the ordinary man who is confused and lazy to do his duty. Here Prithu has shown how to fulfill the primary duties of a ‘Grihastha’ by living as an ideal ruler, warrior, administrator, husband, devotee and what not?

We can see the silent presence of his wife Archis here. She had never come in the forefront, but always supporting her husband in all his activities.

We have a wonderful lesson here. Our culture believed in the ‘Ardha Nareeeshwara’ concept of ‘man and woman’ relationship. Our ancestors built up strong married lives based on love, understanding and mutual respect.  Husband and wife had a common goal to work together, in their ‘Grihasthasramam’ and later in the ‘Vanaprastham’.