Women in Vedic Culture
Their Importance in Society
by Stephen Knapp
Throughout the many years of Vedic culture, women have always been given the highest level of respect and honor, but also protection and safety. There is a Vedic saying, “Where women are worshiped, there the gods dwell.” This book is a focus on the Vedic references and views on the high regard for women as outlined in the Vedic literature, using such texts as the Manu-samhita, Rig-veda, Atharva-veda, and others to show what high regard women were expected to receive.
Among the many societies that can be found in the world, some give greater regard for women than others, but we have seen that some of the most venerating esteem for women has been found in Vedic tradition. This book explains the unique qualities and importance women have for society and their real potential, when they are allowed to achieve it. The Vedic culture has retained the greatest respect for women within its customs as seen in the quotes from its texts, and well as the honor it gives for the Goddess, who is portrayed as the feminine embodiment of important qualities and powers. These forms include those of Lakshmi (the goddess of fortune and queen of Lord Vishnu), Sarasvati (the goddess of learning), Subhadra (Krishna's sister and auspiciousness personified), Durga (the goddess of strength and power), Kali (the power of time), and other Vedic goddesses that exemplify inner strength and divine attributes. Even divine power in the form of shakti is a feminine influence. The respect that Vedic traditions have for women needs to be preserved in order to help address the imbalance and turbulence which exists in modern society.
Part One includes such topics as:
The respect for women in the Vedic tradition found in various texts
Women’s influence in motherhood and family
The strict punishment for harming women.
Mother as the first teacher and guru
The feminine Divinities and their characteristics
How the Vedic examples can uplift the future
Examples of great women in Vedic culture
This is followed by Parts Two and Three with short biographies of great women who were examples and sources of inspiration to both men and women in helping defend or spread the Vedic culture, and set the foundation of Sanatana-dharma. These are taken from both the Vedic past and more recent times, including Madalasa, Sati, Anasuya, Sita, Draupadi, Maitreyi, Gargi, Savitri, Vatika, Lilavati, and more recently Sri Gangamata Goswamini, Sri Sita Thakurani, Sri Jahnava Mata, Vishnupriya devi, Rani Chennamma, Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi, Padmini, Mira Bai, and Vadaniya Lakshmibai Kelkor.
All of this shows the respect and honor that the genuine Vedic tradition had for women, and how we need to make sure we do not forget it and to preserve it.
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