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CHAPTER 13,V.5&6 Translation by Sri Kapali Sastriar [author of Sat-Darshana

Bhashya -'K']

 

On the Equality of Women for Sannyasa

 

[Here the wife of the Muni, Visalakshi, is the questioner .

Ganapati has introduced her already in four poetic verses.]

 

5.If women, stationed in the Self, because of obstacles, take to Sannyasa,

renouncing family life,

has it the approval of the Shastras?

 

6.For one liberated even when alive, if her body drops, what is the proper thing

to do

afterwards-cremation or internment?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CHAPTER 13,V.5&6 Translation by Sri Kapali Sastriar [author of Sat-

Darshana Bhashya -'K']

 

On the Equality of Women for Sannyasa

 

[Here the wife of the Muni, Visalakshi, is the questioner .

Ganapati has introduced her already in four poetic verses.]

 

5.If women, stationed in the Self, because of obstacles, take to

Sannyasa, renouncing family life,

has it the approval of the Shastras?

 

6.For one liberated even when alive, if her body drops, what is the

proper thing to do

afterwards-cremation or internment?

 

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Ramana Gita [Translation and Commentary by AR Natarajan]

Chapter 13 `Women Eligible for Sanyasa'

V5

If obstacles to Self-abidance arise for women, do scriptures permit

their renouncing the home and becoming renunciates?

 

Commentary

The Hindu scriptures divide the stages of life into four.

Brahmacharya, Grihasta,Vanaprasta and Sanyasa – the life of a

celibate, householder, forest dweller and renunciate. Sanyasa has

been generally understood to be permitted for men only, and not for

women. The doubt is therefore expressed as to whether renunciation

of home is permissible for women too. The question itself refers

only to earnest seekers solely concerned with Self-knowledge and who

are therefore keen on overcoming all obstacles on its path.

Maharshi, because of his steady wisdom was in a position to

interpret the ethical code of conduct. His words, based on direct

experience of Truth are not only a gospel for his devotees, but have

a validity for all.

 

V6

If a woman liberated while alive, sheds her body, what would be the

right thing to do, cremation or burial?

 

Commentary

Ordinarily, cremation is regarded as proper on death. However, for

a `Jivan Mukta', the one liberated while in the body, it is said

that the body should be interred sitting in a yogic posture.

Elaborate methods have been prescribed by seers like Tirumular for

the manner in which it should be done. The doubt raised is whether

this rule is equally applicable to a liberated woman as well.

 

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