While philosophers like Aristotle viewed women as intellectually inferior, ancient Indian civilisation honoured women as rishis, scholars, philosophers, and warriors. From the Vedic era to Indian history, women were respected as creators of knowledge and pillars of society.
India’s civilisational roots were far ahead of their time.
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Ancient India didn't ignore crimes against women.
Mukul Kumar explains how the Arthashastra treated sexual violence as a serious offence that undermined public trust and required firm State intervention to protect women's dignity.
A conversation that challenges popular narratives. Full Video link: https://youtu.be/MuH_DtHjq-k
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Did women in ancient India really lack freedom?
Inscriptions and coins tell a different story. Mukul Kumar reveals evidence of queens performing Vedic yajñas, women ruling kingdoms, leading guilds, and driving commerce, challenging popular myths about India's past. Watch the full talk: https://youtu.be/MuH_DtHjq-k
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They tell you Bharatiya civilisation “caged” its women.
Then history introduces you to Rishikas composing Vedic hymns, Vishpala returning to battle with an artificial leg, and Rani Bai fighting Muhammad bin Qasim.
Manoshi Sinha asks what the popular narrative leaves out.
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