Hindu Womanhood is a collection of inspiring stories of forty-seven Hindu women. Drawn from the Upanishadic period to modern times, these women share the pages of this book for the same reason: their exemplary lives reflect Hinduism's values and serve as role models for younger generations. For those curious about how Hinduism has understood and valued women, Hindu Womanhood is a must read. It introduces the reader to Hindu queens who ruled kingdoms and led armies into war and female sages who studied the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism, and strove to realize God. Well-known female devotees like the gopis are found alongside Bhagwan Swaminarayan's females devotees, whose profound devotion has never before been exposed to the English speaking world as it is in Hindu Womanhood. Hindu Womanhood finally gives Hindu women the opportunity to tell their stories, to share how their culture views them and what they aspire to. - from Amzon