India has always been known as the land where the feminine is divine. We worship Durga for strength, Lakshmi for prosperity, and Saraswati for wisdom. Our epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata, show women with high dignity, respect, and influence — from Sita’s moral power to Draupadi’s voice in the Kaurava Sabha. They did not compromise.In the Vedic age, women like Gargi, Maitreyi, and Lopamudra were scholars and rishis. Education, freedom of choice, and dignity were their rights. So, what went wrong? How did a civilization that once celebrated women’s power fall into practices like dowry exploitation, child marriage, female foeticide, purdah/ghunghat, and even bride-burning? The answer lies in slavery, insecurity, and centuries of foreign domination. Women in Ancient India: A Golden Standard •Equal Education: Women studied the Vedas, debated philosophy, and participated in yajnas. •Learning Yudh Kala: In ancient times, Hindu women used to learn Yudh Kala, and participating in war was ...
In this blog, we will explore the psychology behind social evils in India, such as female foeticide, gender discrimination, corruption, cheating in exams, littering, appeasement, power dynamics, and domestic violence . We will discuss how these social evils contribute to mental disorders, how they are interconnected, and what can be done to address them.