Embodiments of Love! In this infinite universe, among the myriads of living beings, humanity is eminent. Among human beings, it is a privilege to be born as a woman. There are many examples to demonstrate the preeminence of women. Was not Rama born as a Divine incarnation in Kausalya’s womb? Did not Lava and Kusha (the twins) become great because they were born to Sita? Was it not Jijibai’s loving care which made Shivaji great? Was it not Putlibai’s piety which made Gandhi a Mahatma? All the greater sages and saints, heroes and warriors were born to women who made them great. Woman is the Goddess of Nature. Gayatri, which enshrines the essence of the Vedas, is a goddess, venerated as Veda Mata (the mother of the Vedas). It is obvious that feminine birth is estimable, adorable, and sublime. The Veda also adores the feminine principle in various ways. Vedic rituals and practices accord a high place to women.