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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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