A look at how the role of women in ancient Indian society is reflected in the “Mahabharata”, the Hindu religious text.
An examination of the role of the Indian woman in society. An analysis of the “Mahabharata” which goes into great depth when describing this role. The author looks at the lives of Indian women, their status, education, goals and contributions.
“The Mahabharata is essential for understanding human nature and the culture of India, past and present. As declared by Vyasa, “Whatever is not found in the Mahabharata cannot be found anywhere else.” The Mahabharata does indeed present a complete picture of the lives of women in India, dealing with such topics as status, education, goals, marriage, achievement, family life, social life, moral codes, duty (dharma), and etiquette.”