The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c16.55

c16.55

Within the house every one was to show the highest solicitude for the woman. She was to be honoured like the Goddess of Prosperity. The patriarch was warned that his family would prosper only if the ladies under his charge were cheerful; it would surely come to grief if the women folk were in sorrow. Women have their own innocent fancies and hobbies; they ought to be respected. Women are the support of the universe; it exists on account of and through them. One can therefore never do too much for them. Woman and prosperity are not two different things; woman brings prosperity when she is properly treated and respected. The holiest object in the world is a good woman; a tear of sorrow rolling down from her eye will be a great portent even for a mighty tyrant¹.