As International Women’s Day unfolded, the Vigyan Bhawan conference on ‘Bharati: Nari to Narayani’ featured riveting panel talks on women’s evolution. Experts like ex-MP Rakesh Sinha, Dr. Sandhya Purecha, and Dr. S. Mahesh unpacked key challenges and solutions.
Sinha reflected on progress since 1921’s shocking census data: nearly 600 infant widows and 494 toddlers widowed. ‘We’ve advanced remarkably,’ he said, congratulating the shift to logical minds. Yet, he stressed, ‘Beyond martial arts for girls, focus on the power of logic to sharpen consciousness.’
Dr. Purecha celebrated women’s eternal role: ‘Society and arts thrive on feminine energy, encapsulated in our tradition’s ‘Nari, tum Narayani ho’.’ She advocated teaching arts to foster empathy, vital for youth respecting heritage amid tech dominance.
Dr. Mahesh contrasted ‘Nari’ and ‘Narayani’ imagery—armed deities versus fear-bound modern women. ‘Our history boasts queens who routed enemies in battle,’ he noted, pushing to revive that inner warrior spirit.
This dialogue signals a call to arms: equip women with body, mind, and soul for true empowerment, marking a milestone in gender discourse.