Stories from Puranas

Part 3

De: KAUSHAL KISHORE

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Whether you think that women in India were not entitled to read, or to chant Vedas or other scriptures, or they were considered unequal to men in Ancient times, then be surprised to know the names of women Rishikas, to whom the great wisdom was shown by the God. The hymns are known by them only.
Some of the great Shuktas of Rig Veda bear the name of Rishikas.
You are being brought to that glorious past of India, when the great scholars like Yajnavalkya were challenged by women scholars, and the dialogues are considered pearls of wisdom, Brahm Vidyas of Upanishad.
None of the Brahmana scriptures forbade women from reciting hymns or performing Yagnas.
Besides these fundamental information about the ancient India, be ready to enjoy wonderful stories about Goddesses like Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Sarasvati, Radha and Ganga.
There is a reason why Savitri is known as Veda Mata. Do not you aspire to know it.
And then a story of the previous birth of Draupadi- Know why she married five husbands.
The book brings to you several such interesting anecdotes, and information along with the great stories.
You are welcome to this third part of the wonderful series on Stories from Puranas to enjoy and entertain these like the first two parts of the series.