What are the oldest treatises relating to Hindu Women? What does the Rig Veda say about their role and rights of women? As we wrap up Hindu Heritage Month, join us in conversation with Dr. Sucheta Paranjpe, Professor of Sanskrut and an avid scholar of ancient Hindu scriptures to understand more.
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0:00 - Introduction
4:12 – Vedic Worldview
10:04 – Education and Upanaynan for women
12:41 - Women’s mobility
13:55 - Marriage, family relations and choice of partner
22:35 - Strong female role models
25:30 – Swayamvara – choosing a husband
29:36 – Economics integrated into industries
33:18 -Widowhood
36:38 - Sages & philosophers
41:54 - Women warriors
44:46 - Home responsibilities
47:20 - Changing marriage/gender norms
53:35 – Knowledge seen as feminine
57:25 - Dowry and property
59:44 - Learning from the past
