Esteem Of Hindu Goddesses And Hindu Females

Esteem of Hindu Goddesses and Hindu Females Hinduism is the world’s oldest existing religion but has constantly evolved as Hindus have experienced other religious traditions. Since the religion Hinduism started, Hindu females have not been given equality with men. Men were always considered Supreme and potent creatures on the earth. The main God in Hinduism is Brahma and many other male and female deities are followed by Hindus. Hindus believe in reincarnation and believe that they will amalgamate with the Brahman. The soul of Male Hindu Brahmin (priest) was considered the superior and the foremost to amalgamate with Brahman. Even though Hindus worshiped the female deities they felt uncomfortable giving respect and equality to the Hindu females.
Mostly the Hindu females are the one who goes to Kali’s temple, males are often scared of her as she is the only female deity who can punish men and no other male or female deity can stop her from killing the wicked. George Williams wrote book about Hindu Mythology in which he explained the qualities of all Hindu Gods and Goddesses and also their impact on society. Williams in his book Handbook of Hindu Mythology wrote, “Kali appears as a voluptuous woman enticing both demons and wicked warriors-only to reveal herself as an opponent who beheads men almost as a whim. Only male offerings can be presented to her and beheaded into her blood sacrifices” (Williams 174). She gave women one more reason to stand upon the bad behavior of their husbands because she is supposed to fulfill all the demands of her followers especially female
Because the qualities are now seen as the plus point for women and has added in their interest to get respect and equality. All women are now considered as Lakshmi, a woman can bring wealth and prosperity to the house by doing her duties as an obedient daughter, loyal wife, and loving mother. Jeaneane Fowler wrote book about the beliefs and practices in Hinduism. In her book, Hinduism: Beliefs and Practices, she explained Lakshmi as a partner of Vishnu that without her Vishnu’s power are useless. As she wrote,
“Lakshmi is the active energy of Vishnu, so while Vishnu is creator, Lakshmi is creation. While Vishnu supports and sustains the earth, Lakshmi is the earth and identifiable with all females on it with the same way that Vishnu is identifiable with all males. Vishnu is speech, while Lakshmi is meaning; Vishnu is understanding while Lakshmi is intellect; Lakshmi is the creeping vine, Vishnu the tree to which it clings; Vishnu is love, and Lakshmi is pleasure” (Fowler