The Position of Women in Ancient Indian Texts: With Special Reference to Kautilya’s Arthashastra
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This paper investigates the portrayal of women in ancient Indian texts, focusing on mystical and religious sources such as the Brahmana and Smriti texts, the Upanishads, and other epics. The research methodology encompasses the examination and study of ancient Indian texts, including the Vedas and the renowned textbook Arthashastra by Kautilya. The content of the study is based on the position and treatment of women in ancient Indian society, tracing the chronological decline in their status and function. It employs a multidimensional approach to shed light on Kautilya’s views, which exhibit positive gestures towards women from diverse backgrounds. This research reveals that the conditions of women have declined gradually in ancient society. However, by drawing inspiration from the Vedic literature's vision of an ideal society that upholds justice for women, we can strive towards creating a genuinely egalitarian and empowered future for women in our modernized world.
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This paper investigates the portrayal of women in ancient Indian texts, focusing on mystical and religious sources such as the Brahmana and Smriti texts, the Upanishads, and other epics. The research methodology encompasses the examination and study of ancient Indian texts, including the Vedas and the renowned textbook Arthashastra by Kautilya. The content of the study is based on the position and treatment of women in ancient Indian society, tracing the chronological decline in their status and function. It employs a multidimensional approach to shed light on Kautilya’s views, which exhibit positive gestures towards women from diverse backgrounds. This research reveals that the conditions of women have declined gradually in ancient society. However, by drawing inspiration from the Vedic literature's vision of an ideal society that upholds justice for women, we can strive towards creating a genuinely egalitarian and empowered future for women in our modernized world.
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