Srimad Bhagavad Gita : 9.

9.
Hari Om!
Modern society is unaware of this power and hence can not make use of this strength. Inevitably, Man hurts others and spreads turmoil due to the severity of his emotions. Santanu’s stature is very high in a world, where even small children are victimised for satisfying one’s lustful desires.

Though Satyavati was all alone when he met her, and he could have easily used her for satiating his desire, the King did not degenerate to such a barbaric culture. Instead, very respectfully, the King expresses his love towards her saying that, only with consent from her parents and herself, and approval of his son he shall accept her. Hearing this, Satyavati devi bows down to the King, with folded hands, in utmost reverence.

This reveals, how great our culture was, 5000 years back!

Later, we can see that the invasion of the  Muslim barbarions, and later Mughal emperors had drawn a different social picture in our country. An attactive female was an easy prey for their lust and this endangered the honour of women  in the society.

The respect we get from society depends solely on our behaviour in the society.
Swami Udit Chaithanya
To be continued  ...