35 Inherent Virtues of Women In Vedas

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Vedic tradition described specific status of women in family and society. In all four Vedas, women are regarded in a way that allows them to live in honor for their importance in society with respect and protection, and given the opportunity to reach their real potential in life. Women have these 35 inherent virtues. Based upon these virtues, they have been designated and honored by different names in Vedas. Woman is designated as:

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Aditi, because she is not dependent (Nirukta, 4/22)

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Aghnyā, for she is not to be hurt (Yajur Veda 8/43)

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Bŗhatī, for she is large hearted (Yajur Veda 11/64)

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Chandrā, because she is happy (Yajur Veda 8/43)

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Devakāmā, since she is pious. (Atharvar Veda 14/1/47)

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Devī, since she is divine (Atharvar Veda 14/1/45, Yajur Veda 4/23)

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Dhruvā, for she is firm (Yajur Veda 11/64) ā

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Havyā, because she is worthy of invocation (Yajur Veda 8/43)

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Idā, for she is worshippable (Yajur Veda 8/43)

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Jyotā, because she is illuminating, bright (Yajur Veda 8/43)

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Kāmyā, because she is lovable (Yajur Veda 8/43)

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Kshamā, for she is tolerant/indulgent /patient (Atharvar Veda 12/1/29)

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Mahī, since she is great (Yajur Veda 8/43)

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Menā, because she deserves respect (Nirukta 3/21/2)

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Nārī, for she is not inimical to anyone (Atharvar Veda 14/1/59)

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Purandhih, for she is munificent, liberal (Yajur Veda 22/22)

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Rantā, because she is lovely (Yajur Veda 8/43)

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Rtāvarī, Rtachit, for she is the preserver / forester of truth (Rig Veda 2/41/18)

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Sanjayā, since she is victorious (Rig Veda 10/159/3)

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Sarasvatī, since she is scholarly (Yajur Veda 20/84)

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Simhī, since she is courageous (Yajur Veda 5/12)

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Sivā, for she is benevolent (Atharvar Veda 14/1/64)

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Sivatamā, since she is the noblest (Rig Veda 10/85/37)

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Strī, since she is modest (Rig Veda 8/33/9, Nirukta 3/21/2)

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Subhagā, because she is fortunate (Yajur Veda 8/43)

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Subhdhā, for she is knowledgeable (Atharvar Veda 14/2.75)

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Sumangalī, since she is auspicious (Atharvar Veda 14/2/26)

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Sushevā, for she is pleasant (Atharvar Veda 14/2/26)

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Suvarchā, since she is splendid (Atharvar Veda 14/4/47)

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Suyamā, since she is self-disciplined. (Atharvar Veda 14/2/18)

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Syonā, for she is noble (Atharvar Veda 14/2/27)

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Vīriņī, since she is mother of brave sons (Rig Veda 10/86/9, 10)

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Vishrutā, since she is learned (Yajur Veda 8/43)

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Yashasvatī, for she is glorious (Rig Veda 1.79.1)

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Yoşhā, because she is intermingled with man, she is not separate (Nirukta 3/15/1)

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