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4. Woman
The Indian Woman
The Indian woman is the living embodiment of peace, service and devotion. She holds the torch-light of humanity in this dark world. Her heart overflows with lovee compassion, forbearance and fortitude. She gives nectar in return of poison. She scatters flowers in place of thorns, She is the Indian woman, the sister of Sita and Draupadi,
Who is to Blame ?
Woman is the goddess of knowledge and awakening. In the dawn of civilization it was she who first taught us our alphabet and numbers. The alphabet and numbers initiated by Lord Rishabh Dev were first learnt by his daughter.
Today the woman is super stitious and ignorant. Who is to blame for this ? Man did not adequately repay the obligation he owed to woman. He kept those very women in ignorance from whom he first received the light of knowledge. This he did in his own selfish interest.
To Women
Sisters, I would not criticise you for your make-up or cosmetics or for your garments and general bearing. No, I
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