Women and Religion
Sati, also known as 'suttee', refers to the historical practice in some Hindu communities where a widow would self-immolate on her husband's funeral pyre or choose to die in some way shortly after his death. This practice was rooted in notions of honor, loyalty, and the belief that a woman's fate was intertwined with her husband's, often elevating her status in the afterlife through such sacrifice. The cultural and religious implications of sati raise complex discussions about women's roles within Hindu scriptures and epics, and it continues to influence contemporary issues surrounding gender and tradition in modern Hindu society.
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