I'm starting a new thread on the treatment of women in hindu history and busting some myths which have propagated along the way. Most excerpts are from The Position of Women in Hindu Civilization by Dr A S Altekar published in 1936. Its a very illuminating book and I recommend it
First thing to note, there is no record of female infanticide in the ancient India or even classical Indian epics.
First thing to note, there is no record of female infanticide in the ancient India or even classical Indian epics.
First thing to note, there is no record of female infanticide in the ancient India or even classical Indian epics.
Even till the British era the rate of female infanticide was insignificant. The number of girls at an age was higher than the number of boys at the same age.
Even till the British era the rate of female infanticide was insignificant. The number of girls at an age was higher than the number of boys at the same age.
Even till the British era the rate of female infanticide was insignificant. The number of girls at an age was higher than the number of boys at the same age.
Next comes the age of marriage for girls. As late as 300 BC the age of marriage for girls was 16 years because it was parents duty to impart knowledge to them and girls were eligible for Upnayan samskara and Brahmacharya.
Next comes the age of marriage for girls. As late as 300 BC the age of marriage for girls was 16 years because it was parents duty to impart knowledge to them and girls were eligible for Upnayan samskara and Brahmacharya.
Next comes the age of marriage for girls. As late as 300 BC the age of marriage for girls was 16 years because it was parents duty to impart knowledge to them and girls were eligible for Upnayan samskara and Brahmacharya.
Another thing to note that women literacy rate went literally in the ground in the Islamic and British rule.
Another thing to note that women literacy rate went literally in the ground in the Islamic and British rule.
Another thing to note that women literacy rate went literally in the ground in the Islamic and British rule.
Now we come on to the most controversial part of the ancient Indian practices : Sati. To begin with, there's no indication that Sati was a practice in ancient India and there's a fraudulent translation to propagate the myth.
Now we come on to the most controversial part of the ancient Indian practices : Sati. To begin with, there's no indication that Sati was a practice in ancient India and there's a fraudulent translation to propagate the myth.
Now we come on to the most controversial part of the ancient Indian practices : Sati. To begin with, there's no indication that Sati was a practice in ancient India and there's a fraudulent translation to propagate the myth.
Now we come on to the most controversial part of the ancient Indian practices : Sati. To begin with, there's no indication that Sati was a practice in ancient India and there's a fraudulent translation to propagate the myth.
Now we come on to the most controversial part of the ancient Indian practices : Sati. To begin with, there's no indication that Sati was a practice in ancient India and there's a fraudulent translation to propagate the myth.
As late as 300 AD there's virtually no indication that Sati was a practice in India. It isn't mentioned in Buddhist literature or Arthashastra or any of the texts.
As late as 300 AD there's virtually no indication that Sati was a practice in India. It isn't mentioned in Buddhist literature or Arthashastra or any of the texts.
As late as 300 AD there's virtually no indication that Sati was a practice in India. It isn't mentioned in Buddhist literature or Arthashastra or any of the texts.
As late as 300 AD there's virtually no indication that Sati was a practice in India. It isn't mentioned in Buddhist literature or Arthashastra or any of the texts.
As late as 300 AD there's virtually no indication that Sati was a practice in India. It isn't mentioned in Buddhist literature or Arthashastra or any of the texts.
It should be noted that there was much resistance to Sati as late as 12th Century and not everyone was supporting it but there was popularity behind it in fighting classes.
It should be noted that there was much resistance to Sati as late as 12th Century and not everyone was supporting it but there was popularity behind it in fighting classes.
It should be noted that there was much resistance to Sati as late as 12th Century and not everyone was supporting it but there was popularity behind it in fighting classes.
It should be noted that there was much resistance to Sati as late as 12th Century and not everyone was supporting it but there was popularity behind it in fighting classes.
It should be noted that there was much resistance to Sati as late as 12th Century and not everyone was supporting it but there was popularity behind it in fighting classes.
However it was limited to the northern part of the country and mainly Kashmiri royal families.
However it was limited to the northern part of the country and mainly Kashmiri royal families.
However it was limited to the northern part of the country and mainly Kashmiri royal families.
However it was limited to the northern part of the country and mainly Kashmiri royal families.
However it was limited to the northern part of the country and mainly Kashmiri royal families.
Was it always forced? No. Was it always voluntary? No. Both sides of the story are true.
Was it always forced? No. Was it always voluntary? No. Both sides of the story are true.
Was it always forced? No. Was it always voluntary? No. Both sides of the story are true.
Was it always forced? No. Was it always voluntary? No. Both sides of the story are true.
Was it always forced? No. Was it always voluntary? No. Both sides of the story are true.
Additional details.
Additional details.
Additional details.
Additional details.
Additional details.
And lastly we come to how Sati was banned. Contrary to widespread belief the custom was not very popular in larger society and was welcomed everywhere. Within a few decades of the law passing the custom was almost entirely eradicated.
And lastly we come to how Sati was banned. Contrary to widespread belief the custom was not very popular in larger society and was welcomed everywhere. Within a few decades of the law passing the custom was almost entirely eradicated.
And lastly we come to how Sati was banned. Contrary to widespread belief the custom was not very popular in larger society and was welcomed everywhere. Within a few decades of the law passing the custom was almost entirely eradicated.
And lastly we come to how Sati was banned. Contrary to widespread belief the custom was not very popular in larger society and was welcomed everywhere. Within a few decades of the law passing the custom was almost entirely eradicated.
And lastly we come to how Sati was banned. Contrary to widespread belief the custom was not very popular in larger society and was welcomed everywhere. Within a few decades of the law passing the custom was almost entirely eradicated.
That begs the question, how did such a popular custom (if you believe internet) got eradicated so easily? The answer is very obvious, it was a rare custom outside Bengal.
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