![]() ĭuring Vedic times, women so inclined wore the sacred thread and were taught the holy mantras of the Vedas. ![]() India’s customs regarding women were severely impacted by the centuries of invasions and foreign occupation, when the careful protection of Hindu women became essential. They had similar education as men and participated with men in philosophical debates. Although the position of women declined in modern times-especially during the long period of foreign rule, which disrupted every aspect of society-most scholars agree that women in ancient India held a most elevated position. Indeed, it is a violation of the Sanatana Dharma. To be sure, women are sometimes egregiously mistreated in India, as elsewhere in the world. They call it a bad rap when someone is wrongly accused of something, and in recent Indian history both women and Hinduism have suffered just such an injustice. This was contributed by Nirmal, and first published in Hinduism Today.
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