Sada Suhaagan Raho!

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Re: Sada Suhaagan Raho!

@Southie

I am glad we are having a discussion on equality of genders. Maybe this leads to discussion on other issues. Progress. Baby steps.

For example, there is talk of having female Imams. Hindus don’t have female priests. So our culture can make strides in that area.

I really like the spirit of this thread. And it’s search for reasons why both genders r treated differently.

There have been female Hindu priests in past just like there have been female Sufis.

Female Hindu priests in India are making strides in a male-dominated profession | Asia | DW.DE | 14.05.2010

Today maybe in some places culturally and societally it is not accepted or not allowed but that is only because of discrimination and prejudice as well as corrupted scriptures. In progressive places like pune it is happening. This lady works as a priest and a dentist.

BBC News - Female Hindu priest conquers holy ground

Also, the word for power Shakti is feminine in origin. Also in Vedas there have been hymns composed by females known as rishikas, female version of rishis, who had verses revealed to them. 30 of them are mentioned in Rig Veda.

Women as Rishikas in the Vedas - Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

FEMALE RISHIS (Rishikas) | Philosophy Blog on Speakingtree.in