Women were also allowed to observe celibacy. ~~(Atharvaveda 12.3.17).

Women were also allowed to observe celibacy. ~~(Atharvaveda 12.3.17).

Women who are chaste can be called as Brahmacharinis

Through the force of Brahmacharya (Celibach) only, many women of yore have done miraculous deeds and shown to the world the power of chastity.

1) Nalayani, by the power of chastity has stopped the rising of the sun to save her husband’s life.

2) Anasuya has turned the Trimurtis—Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshvara as babies when they wanted Nirvana Bhiksha. It is through the power of chastity only, she was able to turn the Great Deities as babies.

3) Savitri has brought back the life of Satyavan, her husband, from the noose of Yama by her chastity.

4) Vrihadaranyakopanishad(2.34)1gives the evidence of Maitreyi opting for Brhamvidya rather than wealth and worldly pleasures.

5) Kaikeyi could help her husband Dashrath to win Deva-Sur Sangram only because She was a true celibate.

Such is the glory of womanhood. Such is the power of chastity or Brahmacharya.
Sita, Damayanti, Draupadi, Shakuntala (the adopted daughter of sage Kanva) are all good examples of Celibate Woman who practiced celibacy even in living a married life. Women who lead a householder’s life with chastity can also become an Anasuya, Nalayani or Savitri.

ॐ ~ψ~ || Aum Shri Maha Lalita TripuraSaundarya Namah || ~ψ~ ॐ —