In English
The in the word ""
The word is made up of three, consonants, "", "" and "". "" signifies the Sathvik nature of women. It represents also the triple aspects of experiencing divinity (vision of the Divine), (proximity) and (mergence). "" signifies the Thamasik quality. But this Thamasik quality is' not indolence and slothfulness. It includes qualities like humility, kindness and modesty. This means that women begin with qualities like meekness and-modesty so that they may serve the family and society in the right spirit. There is a saying in : "Judge a house by its mistress." "" represents the . This does not mean pugnacity and querulousness. This quality signifies the preparedness of women, where necessary, even to sacrifice their lives for the sake of their honour and the honour of their family. 's history is full of examples of women who fought valiantly and gave' up their lives to protect their husbands and their honour. thus represents the combination of the three . Woman, who should be highly honoured for these qualities, is being treated as a (weaker vessel) and assigned an inferior status.