The interpretation of status and life of women, in the era of Ram, by a foreigner as depicted in this book, makes you think in a different perspective.
How does one who does not have blind faith in Ram look at the agni-pariksha.
" Appearances are more important that truths. Gossip is more potent than facts. Loyalty is all one way, from the woman to the man. And when the society stacks up all the odds against a woman, she´d better not count on the man´s support. She has no way out other than to end her own life".
Is it different today? or is it the same?
How does one who does not have blind faith in Ram look at the agni-pariksha.
" Appearances are more important that truths. Gossip is more potent than facts. Loyalty is all one way, from the woman to the man. And when the society stacks up all the odds against a woman, she´d better not count on the man´s support. She has no way out other than to end her own life".
Is it different today? or is it the same?
