The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c9.23
The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c9.23
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⁴ Later on they are represented as plunging into the Ganges and being reunited with their husbands in heaven. At best, this would be a case of suicide. The procedure has no affinity with the custom of Satī.