Women’s Right in Hinduism & Vedas

Long before when our world invented the word "Feminism", we the people of BharathDesh, worshiped Shakti.

I will be forever thankful to my ancestors & all those who took up a sword to defend our land & Dharma. 

Very few know that during Vedic time everyday was Women's day :-)

Today let me give you'll, a few references from the Veda’s referring Women, its roles & society toward Women.

Yajur Veda 10.26 In this mantra it is enforced that the wife of ruler should give education of politics to others. Likewise the king does justice for the people; the queen should also justify her role.

Yajur Veda 16.44 There should be a women’s army. Let the women be encouraged to participate in war.

Yajur Veda 20.9 There are equal rights for men and women to get appointed as ruler.

Rig Veda 3.31.1 The right is equal in the father’s property for both son and daughter.

Rig Veda 5.61.8 The idea of equality was most forcibly expressed in this.

The wife & husband, being the equal halves of one substance, are equal in every respect; therefore both should join and take part in all work, religious and secular.

Rig Veda 10.85.7 Parents should gift their daughter intellectuality and power of knowledge when she leaves for husband’s home. They should give her a dowry of knowledge.

Rig Veda 10.191-3 O Women !  These mantras are given to you equally (as to men). May your thoughts, too be harmonious. May your assemblies, be open to all without discrimination. Your mind & consciousness should be harmonious. I (the rishi) give you these mantras equally as to men & give you all & equal powers to absorb (the full powers) of these mantras.

Atharva Veda 11.5.18 Girl should train themselves to become complete scholars and youthful through Brahmcharya and then enter married life.

Atharva Veda 7.38.4 & 12.3.52 Women should take part in the legislative chambers and put their views on forefront.

Atharva Veda 12.2.31 Ensure that women never weep out of sorrow. Keep them free from all diseases and give them ornaments and jewels to wear.

Atharva Veda 14.1.6 Parents should gift their daughter intellectuality and power of knowledge when she leaves for husband’s home. They should give her a dowry of knowledge.

When girls ignore external objects and develops foresight and vibrant attitude through power of knowledge, she becomes provider of wealth of skies and earth. The she should marry an eligible husband.

Atharva 14.1.61 Hey bride! You shall bring bliss to all and direct our homes towards our purpose of living.

Atharva Veda 14.1.64 O bride! May the knowledge of the Vedas be in front of you & behind you, in your centre & in your ends. May you conduct your life after attaining the knowledge of the Vedas. May you be benevolent, the harbinger of good fortune and health and live in great dignity and indeed be illumined in your husband's home.

Atharva 14.2.74 This bride is illuminating. She has conquered everyone’s hearts!