Hindu, Buddhist and Jain literature is full of stories where women do not let men define their dharma. In modern times we call it feminism. In the Vedas, accepting a woman's choice is an expression of a wise and secure mind. Whereas in Western myth, patriarchy is traditional and feminism is progressive. In Indian myth both patriarchy and feminism have always co-existed in eternal tension through endless cycles of rebirth. Thus liberation is not a foreign idea. It has always been here. You have heard stories of patriarchy. This book tells you other stories ? stories that have not been told to you.