The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c10.s2.3

c10.s2.3

In one place the Atharvaveda refers to a woman marrying a second time. It lays down a ritual to secure the union of the new couple in heaven². It is therefore clear that the author of this hymn did not regard the conduct of the widow who remarried, as in any way disreputable; had he regarded it as objectionable, he would not have recommended a ritual to facilitate her union with the second husband in heaven.