Sanatan Dharma, or Hinduism, is increasingly drawing interest from women around the world due to its message of peace, love, humanity, and values.
Why Women Are Drawn to Sanatan Dharma
Sanatan Dharma honors women, granting them equal respect as men. Its festivals and gatherings promote positive life messages, while meditation and contemplation offer peace and solace. The emphasis on love, human values, and character has made it appealing.
Foreign spiritual leaders, like Swami Chetan Jyoti, interact with women without facing the criticism often faced by Indian swamis. Events such as the Maha Kumbh attract foreigners seeking peace, with renowned global seers like Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Parmeshwar Das and Mahamandaleshwar Triveni Das spreading its teachings.
The ongoing Maha Kumbh, which began on Paush Purnima, has become a focal point of faith for both Indians and foreigners from countries such as America, Russia, Germany, Italy, and Ecuador. Many visitors are so impressed by Sanatan Dharma that they adopt it.
Connection Between Sanatan Dharma and Nature
In Indian tradition, nature is revered as divine, with rivers, mountains, and water worshipped. The Maha Kumbh allows foreign visitors to experience this connection, immersing themselves in Indian culture amidst nature.
Prominent figures like Laurene Powell Jobs, wife of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, and Baba Mokshapuri, formerly Michele from New Mexico and a U.S. soldier, exemplify this shift. Baba Mokshapuri embraced Sanatan Dharma following his son’s untimely death, turning to meditation, yoga, and spiritual refuge.
Many foreigners are adopting the Sanatan way of life, drawn by its rich ideology and the inspiration it provides for peace and goodwill. The global embrace of Indian yoga and lifestyle, which promotes a healthy, balanced life, is further fueling interest in Sanatan Dharma.
A Global Appeal
This surge in global interest stems from admiration for Indian culture. Comparisons between religions highlight Sanatan Dharma’s non-violent, inclusive nature, especially when juxtaposed against perceptions of extremism in other faiths.
Countries like Russia, America, Israel, Australia, and Germany are increasingly impressed by Hinduism’s scientific aspects. Many foreigners are learning Sanskrit, and Indian traditions, and practicing rituals like chanting Om, the Gayatri Mantra, and the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra. Indians have also established centers worldwide to introduce these practices to Western audiences.
No Pressure, Only Freedom
Unlike some religions that encourage fanaticism or conversion, Sanatan Dharma offers freedom of belief and respects other faiths. Its inclusive nature attracts people who voluntarily adopt it. Sanatan Dharma believed to be 10,000 years old, is seen as a way of life rather than a religion, making it the third-largest religion globally.
Women, in particular, are drawn to Sanatan Dharma due to the reverence it offers them. Faith in Sanatan Dharma fosters joy, enthusiasm, and a focus on humanity. Its teachings of peace resonate with those seeking solace.
At the Maha Kumbh, foreigners find religious discourses enlightening and use meditation to overcome stress and depression. Sanatan Dharma encourages introspection and the realization of God within oneself, offering a spiritual path beyond rituals.
The festivals and rituals of Sanatan Dharma bring positivity, reflecting unity and harmony. This universal appeal draws people from across the globe, making Hinduism increasingly popular and attracting visitors to events like the Maha Kumbh.