The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c7.s4.4

c7.s4.4

¹ It is often customary to refer to the marriages of Sītā and Draupadī as having taken place by Svayaṁvara. This is, however, a mistake. The selection of the husband in their cases depended, not upon their choice, but upon the ability of the suitor to satisfy the specific conditions previously laid down.