2026-09-22 15:29 UTC
@altlife@me.dm So even back then, there was that sort of narrow-minded judgment towards a well-known virtuous woman who got into a predicament she didn't herself choose.
One thing the narrator criticizes is the latter additions of Sita's banishment - because indeed Ram did a whole circus to appease the common folk, and the matter was settled. But apparently that was not enough for latter interpreters and they had to add the banishment after. At least this narrator recognized it as such, and I agree.
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@filomel@musician.social 2026-09-22 15:30
@altlife@me.dm At least in India there are also feminine aspects of God and a path for women to attain the highest goals. But it is sad when animalistic nature prevails.
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@juergen_hubert@mementomori.social 2026-09-25 11:45
@filomel@musician.social @altlife@me.dm That's not just limited to India, either. I have come across quite a few German folk tales where women are applauded if they choose death over being raped.