• Harshita Nogia

During the Rig Vedic period, women enjoyed equal status and position to their male counterparts. In fact, only married men could perform religious rites, and only in the company of their spouses. Women were highly valued and revered in Vedic civilization not just as mothers who brought up new generations, but also as individuals with remarkable abilities to see the truth and contribute to society. They received adequate education, despite the patriarchal system that was prevalent at the time. The Rig Veda even speaks of women engaging in battle. It is a common misconception that the Hindu faith has contributed to increasing gender inequality, but this is not true. Women were regarded as Mother Goddesses (Shakti) during the Vedic Period (1500 1000 BC) -symbols of life with an enormous capacity for tolerance and sacrifice. They were associated with property in the Epics and Puranas, and even Buddhism did not help women much. However, it is important to follow the Vedic advice to empower women in society. According to Manu, a woman would be reliant on her father in childhood, her spouse in youth, and her son in old age. We need to work towards changing this and ensuring that women have equal opportunities and respect in society.

Rigveda , Women , Education , Marriage, property right

"Woman’s Status in Vedic Times vs. Present: A Comparison Document", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.h312-h316, February-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401732.pdf

"Woman’s Status in Vedic Times vs. Present: A Comparison Document", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no. pph312-h316, February-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2401732.pdf