The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c12.8
The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c12.8
- Language
- English
c12.8
From the Vedic time downwards women have been regarded as impure during the time of confinement also. The phenomenon of menstruation is repeated at the child-birth. It was besides apprehended that evil spirits would be haunting the mother during her confinement on account of their eagerness to kill new-born babies.