Women & Social Transformation

"The soul of Indian nation is the symbol of integrity. Our centre-point is family and not an individual. Our concept of family is based on the principle of mutuality and not individuality. It is also necessary that men should change their mind-set, understand the importance of women’s role in family as well as nation building and make all the avenues open to them for fulfilling the divine mission as the architect, of the nation. Women in India have come along way by carving a niche for themselves in various fields in our male-dominated society. Over the years, they have won more rights and freedom to choose the way they wanted to live their lives without being discriminated against. However, the ground realities still seem to be hostile to women. Unless we impart education about a value based work ethics we cannot ensure a safe atmosphere for women. It is only when we rise above the identities based on body consciousness such as gender, status, caste etc. and identify each individual as a spiritual entity having unique qualities, that we can truly give respect to each other. Real empowerment of women can come about only when they become the embodiments of shakti. Luckily an effort is being undertaken regarding the role being played by Vanvasi Kanya Chhatravas movement, in perspective of the numerous issues concerning the women. The topics have been chosen and considered by eminent scholars. Readers are likely to appreciate the effort. Woman is the architect of the whole society and the architect of humanity’s destiny. She builds the home; she establishes the institution of family life; she brings up the children and makes them good citizens with her devotion compassion, meditative nature, concentration and dhyana. Women are the emblem of living temples of shakti, the natural energy. The most ancient scriptures say that without shakti, without the female power, it is not possible for humankind to survive. The female power has been the force behind all the great leaders of the world. The success of the World, particularly West, United States, China, Japan, Korea and other Asian Tigers is attributable to the participation of their women resource in the national development. India has once again realize the role and importance of women resource in the development, social transformation & national rejuvenation"