In English
Heroic women in Indian history
Despite the evidences of recognition of the greatness of the feminine principle, women have been described as (the weaker vessel). This appellation is applied to women because of the secondary status accorded to women in the performance of (sacrifice) and other rituals, though participation together with men was permitted. Women could not perform sacrifices and rituals by themselves. Even charitable and religious acts could be performed by women only in association with their spouses.