Women Must Reclaim Their Spiritual Eminence
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
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As we celebrate International Women's Day , we find that there is more awareness and commitment in society towards women's empowerment. Along with the need for economic and political empowerment, we must also give the spiritual aspect due consideration.Often there is a perception that women are mandated by nature to live a less spiritual life and they need less access to spirituality . I am often asked to comment on why women are barred from performing certain spiritual practices like Gayatri japa! This notion that women have less spiritual rights than men is totally erroneous. No scripture sanctions it. Instead, ancient scriptures place tremendous amount of power in women.Shakti is the primordial energy , the life force behind the whole creation.
In Indian mythology , female energy is depicted as the slayer of injustice. The trinity of Durga, goddess of valour and vitality, Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and well-being, and Saraswati, goddess of knowledge and art have always been worshipped. It means that energy (of women) is entrusted with the important portfolios of defence, finance and education.
We also need to emphasise that real empowerment is from within. Women must empower themselves to believe in themselves and stop doubting their place in society .
Women are innately powerful, multi-talented and multi-faceted. They have the right blend of strength with grace, courage with compassion, affluence with values, and wisdom with vision.
Women possess the ability to create as well as make a difference. They give birth to us and teach us to live. Our mother is our first guru, first teacher, giving us the very first lessons in good conduct. She leads the whole family in many ways. So, every woman is already a leader.
In her, lies the seed for profound social transformation. She can be a strong peacemaker; at home, in the community , in society and in the world. Women can overcome differences and bring people of diverse natures together she does it in her home all the time! You have equal rights. You don't have to go and ask somebody! Do not wait for the power to be given.
Just assume it.
The biggest challenge women face today is to maintain a balance between feminism and dominance in any field. Women sometimes forget the innate power they possess. Freedom and empowerment should not take away from their motherhood and their maternal or feminine s. Fine feminine qualities like qualities. Fine feminine qualities like softness, gentleness, compassion, nurturing instincts should not be lost while becoming powerful. A truly empowered woman is one who is confident, creative and brings people together rather than create disharmony . She is truly empowered when she has inner strength, peace of mind and self-confidence. Spirituality nurtures these qualities which are the greatest forces of transformation.
We need women to come to the forefront and take more responsibility for spreading values. In building character and integrity , women can do a better job.
In this fast-paced life, we need to balance our inner peace, and ethical values with the external challenges we face. And women make this happen without getting stressed as these qualities are inherent in them.
The biggest strength that a woman has are her emotions, feelings, motivation and inspiration. Men can inspire to fight but women inspire to unite. She has the potential to bring prosperity , happiness and joy to this world!
In Indian mythology , female energy is depicted as the slayer of injustice. The trinity of Durga, goddess of valour and vitality, Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and well-being, and Saraswati, goddess of knowledge and art have always been worshipped. It means that energy (of women) is entrusted with the important portfolios of defence, finance and education.
We also need to emphasise that real empowerment is from within. Women must empower themselves to believe in themselves and stop doubting their place in society .
Women are innately powerful, multi-talented and multi-faceted. They have the right blend of strength with grace, courage with compassion, affluence with values, and wisdom with vision.
Women possess the ability to create as well as make a difference. They give birth to us and teach us to live. Our mother is our first guru, first teacher, giving us the very first lessons in good conduct. She leads the whole family in many ways. So, every woman is already a leader.
In her, lies the seed for profound social transformation. She can be a strong peacemaker; at home, in the community , in society and in the world. Women can overcome differences and bring people of diverse natures together she does it in her home all the time! You have equal rights. You don't have to go and ask somebody! Do not wait for the power to be given.
Just assume it.
The biggest challenge women face today is to maintain a balance between feminism and dominance in any field. Women sometimes forget the innate power they possess. Freedom and empowerment should not take away from their motherhood and their maternal or feminine s. Fine feminine qualities like qualities. Fine feminine qualities like softness, gentleness, compassion, nurturing instincts should not be lost while becoming powerful. A truly empowered woman is one who is confident, creative and brings people together rather than create disharmony . She is truly empowered when she has inner strength, peace of mind and self-confidence. Spirituality nurtures these qualities which are the greatest forces of transformation.
We need women to come to the forefront and take more responsibility for spreading values. In building character and integrity , women can do a better job.
In this fast-paced life, we need to balance our inner peace, and ethical values with the external challenges we face. And women make this happen without getting stressed as these qualities are inherent in them.
The biggest strength that a woman has are her emotions, feelings, motivation and inspiration. Men can inspire to fight but women inspire to unite. She has the potential to bring prosperity , happiness and joy to this world!
