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Women’s freedom to make personal, educational, family and social decisions without discrimination.
A Hindi spoken-word reel contrasts reverence for goddesses with the treatment of living women. Its references to sati, exile, the devadasi system and caste-based dress restrictions point to real histories, but some details need care. The enduring question is whether worship is matched by women's freedom and safety.
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A reel challenges praise of Manusmriti by citing verses on women's dependence and character. The texts contain both praise for honouring women and rules denying them independence—an important distinction in India's long struggle for equality.