The Ebbs and Tides of Women in India

Mortal India has always been a cauldron of contradictions with respect to the social status of women.

Leaders of Indian thought have been unanimous in extolling the virtues of women. They have been unequivocal in their equal rights with men in all respects.

The ground realities are horribly different from the ideals set out for Indians. Discrimination against women has been widespread, incessant, and brutal in India. It continues to this day.

How can we change for the better?

Anthropomorphic religion can show an easy path through the dark corners of minds that subjugate women.

We can reflect on the lives of great and real Indians, and learn how they treated and were affected by the women in their lives.

Consider the role of Mother Tripta Ji. Could a child born of an imperious father in a feudal setting have become the Eternal Guru without the support and care of the Mother?

What if we all had elder sisters like Bebe Nanaki Didi? Do we actually have such inspiring and supportive women in our lives, but fail to recognize and to appreciate them?

The Mother of Guru Nanak Dev lives forever in the forms of all mothers.

The Sister of the Eternal Guru is always by our sides in the forms of women around us, and in our mundane lives.

Finally, we have the Word of God to guide us on how to treat women:

Woman Guides Man to the Door of Liberation

The tragic gaps between Scripture and ground realities in India, with respect to the rights and status of women, must be because we forget the Word of God.

Recite the Word of God everyday to achieve equality, freedom, and respect for all the women in your life.

Ask the Living Guru to audit your performance in this respect, and to guide you to Heaven through the path of reverence and service for all the women you know.

This is the Pure Path of India.

The Ujjal Jeevan Charitable Trust is focused on the service of poor women, though no man is turned away from our humble doors on this account.

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