Vedic Veils

Women In Hindu Scriptures

Alok Barman

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Alok Barman
13 April 2025

Social & cultural history; Hindu sacred texts; Gender studies: women

Women in India have been suffering for ages. Hindu scriptures treat women as commodities and often equate them to animals. Even a Brahmin woman is considered equivalent to a Shudra, according to these scriptures. Hinduism deprives women of their basic rights. For instance, during Karva Chauth, only the wife is required to fast-never the husband. The wife has to wear a mangalsutra and apply sindoor to signify that she is the ""property of someone,"" much like how a board is placed on a piece of land to indicate ownership. However, the husband is not required to wear any such symbol.

If a girl is born in an ""inauspicious"" month, she is labeled as Manglik. Due to this superstition, it is believed that her husband will die early, and as a remedy, she is sometimes married off to a peepul tree or even a dog. According to Hindu scriptures, a wife must either live a life of celibacy after her husband's death or mount his funeral pyre (sati), while there is no such obligation for a husband. A man is free to marry another woman after the death of his wife, and in many cases, even while his wife is still alive.

Only a son is allowed to light the funeral pyre of his parents; daughters are barred from performing this final rite. Hindu culture is male-dominated-men are portrayed as assertive and powerful, while women are expected to remain submissive.

By: Alok Barman
Imprint: Alok Barman
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 286g
ISBN: 9798230007722
Pages: 210
Publication Date: 13 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

""Alok Barman"" was born on 15 December 2006 to Ashok Barman and Sunita Barman in Siliguri, West Bengal, India. He grew up in a supportive family with Tapasi Barman as his sibling. Alok completed his schooling at Sri Guru Vidya Mandir High School and is currently a student at Siliguri College. Passionate about history and culture, Alok's work focuses on rediscovering India's authentic historical and cultural roots. Inspired by the teachings of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Jotirao Phule, he encourages critical thinking and logical questioning through his writings. He has authored books such as 'The Rational View' and 'Sphere of Beliefs, ' which delve into history, culture, and belief systems. Outside of writing, Alok enjoys playing cricket and badminton, traveling, and trying different cuisines. Through his work, he seeks to inspire readers to engage deeply with history and culture while thinking critically and logically.

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