What Is the True Place of Women in Sanatana Dharma? | சனாதன தர்மத்தில் பெண்களின் உண்மையான இடம் என்ன?

In the 25th Velvi Discourse, Gurumahan Reveals Why Widowed Women Were Chosen to Lead the Velvi and What It Truly Says About Dharma.At the end of every Velvi, beginning with the very first Velvi, whom did we first give the opportunity to carry the kumbham and light the lamps? Women. And who were these women? Widows.Why? What has society done to these women? In some monasteries, they were told, “Mother, please sit a little away.” But what do we do in our own homes? When a mother loses her husband due to circumstances, we push her aside. How can we build a family without the mother who brought us into this world? Yet we fail to give her the importance she deserves. But in every wedding, whom do we place in the forefront? The mother.You carried the child in your womb for ten months. You gave your blood as milk, nourished the child, cared for the child and raised the child. When we fell ill, what would the father do? He might say, “Here is some money. Take the child to the hospital and come back.” He may not even come along. But the mother would always be there. She would never leave her child in the hands of a servant. She would care for the child herself.So, whoever performs their duties with sincerity, there is no difference before God. Aren’t we all souls? If so, when did the husband come into a woman’s life? He came in between. He came later.Women were told that they should not question their husbands. Why were they told that they must protect their husbands at all costs? Why were they told that they should not wear a bindi or flowers after their husband’s death? They were made to believe that once the husband was gone, everything was gone. That is why the saying arose, “Even if he is like a stone, he is still your husband; even if he is like a blade of grass, he is still your husband.”There are certain responsibilities for men and certain responsibilities for women. It does not mean that everything a man does should be followed by a woman. A man may smoke or drink, but a woman carries the responsibility of nurturing the next generation. That is why the mother’s womb must be pure. The mother’s mind must also be pure and divine while nurturing the child in her womb. Even if the father is of any nature, if the mother is good, she has the power to nurture and shape society.That is why certain principles and disciplines were prescribed for women. It was never meant to consider women inferior. The Vedas never degraded women. But over time, these teachings were changed and misunderstood. Those who propagated them interpreted them wrongly.Look at the family of Shiva. We have all seen pictures of the Shiva family in our homes. Shiva, Parvati, Murugan and Vinayaka are together. Where is Parvati seated? On Shiva’s left side. That is why the left side is associated with Parvati. The two sons stand beside them.Now look at our grandfather and grandmother at home. Have you noticed? Grandfather sits while grandmother stands beside him. But look at the Shiva we worship every day. He has Parvati seated beside him, and they are portrayed together. Yet what have we done in our own homes? We have made the grandmother stand while the grandfather sits. Who showed us this? We created this ourselves. We should recognize that as our mistake. Dharma is dharma. Today, hardly anyone explains the true meaning of dharma to us.We are merely following rituals and traditions. Sanatana Dharma does not end with rituals and customs. The coming age is going to move towards true spirituality. Religion has boundaries, but spirituality has no boundaries. Through religion, what should we ultimately seek? We should seek spirituality.Send us Fan MailLet Wisdom Flourish!Let Peace Prevail! Let us protect Mother earth!Let us protect the Universe! Santhosamhttps://universalpeacefoundation.org