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When women don’t have the right to take Gayatri initiation because of menstruation, then why are you giving this initiation in Upanayanam?
Who said that they have no right? That is not written anywhere. Everybody can do Gayatri japa, there are no such boundaries. All these restrictions came in middle ages. In ancient times, there were no such things. Goddess is only Gayatri. The upholder o ... -
Though many women are on the spiritual path, they are mothers but they are not spiritual leaders. Could you please explain why this is happening?
Who says mothers are not spiritual leaders? Every woman is as spiritual leader, she leads the whole family into spirituality. Women lead everybody at home. Women are naturally spiritual. ... -
Though many women are on the spiritual path, they are mothers but they are not spiritual leaders. Could you please explain why this is happening?
Who says mothers are not spiritual leaders? Every woman is as spiritual leader, she leads the whole family into spirituality. Women lead everybody at home. Women are naturally spiritual. ... -
Please give us a few practical tips for a husband to do every day to empower his wife.
I am very inexperienced in this field (laughter!).First, never step on the emotions of a woman.Second, encourage womenfolk to step out of their routine and comfort zone.Third, encourage some creativity and some acts of kindness.F ... -
I would still want to know what you would say to men about being less confident and letting women dominate.
I think at home men are already being dominated. So perhaps at the work place, at least, men want to preserve their dominance. My advice to men is to treat women at par. Gone are those days when women were subservient to men. In India, the tradi ... -
You ask women to dominate the world but what would you tell the men who dominate women?
When men pose challenges to women, then women should take it as an invitation to come up and dominate, rather than feel suppressed. Whenever you feel suppressed, you feel disempowered, and you expect someone else to empower you. In Chinese, the ... -
What kind of women leaders are suitable for politics in Indonesia? I think women in politics can change the world.
I agree with you, more women in politics will make the world a better place. I don’t think Indonesian women are different from women in any other part of the world. Perhaps, the one challenge they face is that of fundamentalists, who do not want t ... -
You have taught life transforming techniques and tools to the whole world. How can this help women become better leaders?
Meditation changes the structure of the brain. According to an article in the American Medical Journal, if you meditate for two weeks, the structure of the brain changes, and the grey cells increase. Many such research studies are available that prove t ... -
Women often set aside their careers, dreams and aspirations for the sake of the family. As family requirements reduce, women regret their decision to not pursue their dreams. How should they cope with this situation?
There was a time when women never rode bicycles because they wore sarees or skirts, and riding a bicycle was not convenient. Today, fashion has changed and every woman knows how to ride a bicycle. If you know how to ride a bicycle, you should also know ... -
In a country like Indonesia, where 51% of the population is men, how do we make men realize the importance of women, and their role and function in a family?
You have already done it, otherwise you would have not reached the position that you are in today. You are the perfect example of how to manage family life and get into politics. In fact, Indonesia is dominated by women; people have already accepted Her ...
