The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c11.s1.18

c11.s1.18

This view was, however, shared only by a small section of society, perhaps confined to one part of India. It appeared as altogether irrational to women in general, who began to oppose it with all their might. From the *Lalitavistāra* we learn that when Gopā, the bride-elect of the Buddha was betrothed to him, she was advised to wear a veil. She refused to follow the course, observing that the pure in thought require no such artificial protection¹.