Edited by Swami Madhavananda
and
Ramesh Chandra Majumdar
The Indian ideal of womanhood is built on the great lives of women in India's spiritual past, including the epics and puranas, especially the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
- 551 pages, large Indian hardback
- 81-85301-30-1
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The Indian ideal of womanhood is built on the great lives of women in India's spiritual past, including the epics and puranas, especially the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
The book has two sections. The first one deals with a general survey of the ideals and position of the women of India. Included is a chapter on the evoluition of mother worship in India.
Tthe second part looks at the lives of the women that Indian society looks at in awe.
Note that since the book was printed in 1953, some of the concepts may appear dated, but the overview is still a pioneering look at the great women of India's past.
Beautifully illustrated with black & white photographs and color paintings. A wonderful addition to any library.
Very Deep
This books is very deep and profound. It is not a coffee table read; it is a slow, very in-depth examination and references many Vedic texts and sources as it describes the deeply spiritual lives of these great women who influenced India and the world. Excellent book.