Satyamavejayanti
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Being on this forum for just a couple of days I have noticed that many who call them selves Hindu are actually unaware of Sanatana Dharma, so I have been trying to put things strait, and i have already posted some content which are relevant to Hinduism, and I will continue to do so. I would appreciate any additions and comments from people especially Hindus.
Women in Manu Smriti (Manu was the fist Indian Law Giver)
There are allegation on Manu Smriti that Manu Smriti is grossly anti-women and denigrates the Matri Shakti (motherly force).
If we review this original Manu Smriti, one can proudly assert that there is perhaps no other text in world (except Vedas of course!) that accords so much of respect and rights to women. Even the modern feminist books would have to seek further amendments to match up to Manu Smriti.
Manu 3.56. The society that provides respect and dignity to women flourishes with nobility and prosperity. And a society that does not put women on such a high pedestal has to face miseries and failures regardless of howsomuch noble deeds they perform otherwise.
3.55. A father, brother, husband or brother-in-law should keep their daughter, sister, wife or sister-in-law happy and pleased through gentle words, respectful behavior, gifts etc. Those who desire prosperity should ensure that women in their family are always happy and do not face miseries.
3.57. A family where women remain unhappy due to misdeeds of their men is bound to be destroyed. And a family where women are always happy is bound to prosper forever.
3.58. A family- where women feel insulted or discriminated against and curse their menfolk- is destroyed in same manner as poison kills all those who eat it.
9.90-91. A woman can choose her own husband after attaining maturity. If her parents are unable to choose a deserving groom, she can herself choose her husband.
9.130. A daughter is equivalent to a son. In her presence, how can any one snatch away her right over the property.
3.52. Those relatives who rob away or thrive on wealth, property, vehicles or dresses of a woman or her family are wiliest of people.
2.138. A man in a vehicle should give way to the following aged person, diseased person, one carrying burden, groom, king, student and a woman.
So its clear that the current situation in India of Women is due to a lack of adherence to our own culture ad religion.
Women in Manu Smriti (Manu was the fist Indian Law Giver)
There are allegation on Manu Smriti that Manu Smriti is grossly anti-women and denigrates the Matri Shakti (motherly force).
If we review this original Manu Smriti, one can proudly assert that there is perhaps no other text in world (except Vedas of course!) that accords so much of respect and rights to women. Even the modern feminist books would have to seek further amendments to match up to Manu Smriti.
Manu 3.56. The society that provides respect and dignity to women flourishes with nobility and prosperity. And a society that does not put women on such a high pedestal has to face miseries and failures regardless of howsomuch noble deeds they perform otherwise.
3.55. A father, brother, husband or brother-in-law should keep their daughter, sister, wife or sister-in-law happy and pleased through gentle words, respectful behavior, gifts etc. Those who desire prosperity should ensure that women in their family are always happy and do not face miseries.
3.57. A family where women remain unhappy due to misdeeds of their men is bound to be destroyed. And a family where women are always happy is bound to prosper forever.
3.58. A family- where women feel insulted or discriminated against and curse their menfolk- is destroyed in same manner as poison kills all those who eat it.
9.90-91. A woman can choose her own husband after attaining maturity. If her parents are unable to choose a deserving groom, she can herself choose her husband.
9.130. A daughter is equivalent to a son. In her presence, how can any one snatch away her right over the property.
3.52. Those relatives who rob away or thrive on wealth, property, vehicles or dresses of a woman or her family are wiliest of people.
2.138. A man in a vehicle should give way to the following aged person, diseased person, one carrying burden, groom, king, student and a woman.
So its clear that the current situation in India of Women is due to a lack of adherence to our own culture ad religion.