The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c16.98

c16.98

In course of time, however, the phrase began to be taken out of its context, and people began to interpret it literally. A woman deserves no independence; therfore it follows that she ought not to do anything on her own responsibility and initiative in childhood, youth and even in old age. She must obey the father in childhood, the husband in youth, and sons in old age³.