
HPI 16 - Better Half - Women in Ancient India
History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
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The Maha Bharata: A Women's Guide to Immortality
The Maha Bharata also features several interesting and powerful female characters. Drahabhadhi, the wife of all five Pandava brothers is a major character in the epic. Sula Bha uses her yoga power to transform herself into that of a stunningly beautiful woman so she can have an internal dialogue within Janaka's soul.
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