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Ancient Bharatiya intellectual seers with due regard to the special attributes of womanhood, considered that women require special protection all through their life for it is indisputable that women are the most vulnerable to attack by men with evil propensities. It is a matter of common knowledge that offences against women by men have been a problem throughout human history and consequently, it is the woman who suffers irreparable physical, mental and socio-economic damage.  In particular, sexual assault is the most heinous crime which ruins the whole life of a woman.

Ancient Bharatiya intellectual seers with due regard to the special attributes of womanhood, considered that women require special protection all through their life for it is indisputable that women are the most vulnerable to attack by men with evil propensities. It is a matter of common knowledge that offences against women by men have been a problem throughout human history and consequently, it is the woman who suffers irreparable physical, mental and socio-economic damage.  In particular, sexual assault is the most heinous crime which ruins the whole life of a woman.

==  Right to Protection ==

==  Right to Protection ==

Undoubtedly, the right to equality and all other human rights are applicable to men and women, equally.  However, protection for women being recognized by ancient seers as matter of great importance, they proclaimed that the best method to enforce Right to Protection of women is by ingraining the ideal of ‘Respect for womanhood’ in every individual and in particular in men through spiritual education right from inception and at all levels of education. Thus, right to protection of women was a cherished value of life from time immemorial in [[Bharatavarsha]]. The much maligned [[Manu]] in modern, secular India has this to say about women’s rights in Vedic Bharat  

Undoubtedly, the right to equality and all other human rights are applicable to men and women, equally.  However, protection for women being recognized by ancient seers as matter of great importance, they proclaimed that the best method to enforce Right to Protection of women is by ingraining the ideal of ‘Respect for womanhood’ in every individual and in particular in men through adhyatmik education right from inception and at all levels of education. Thus, right to protection of women was a cherished value of life from time immemorial in [[Bharatavarsha]]. The much maligned [[Manu]] in modern, secular India has this to say about women’s rights in Vedic Bharat  

यत्र नार्यास्तु पूज्यन्ते, रमन्ते तत्र देवताः ।

यत्र नार्यास्तु पूज्यन्ते, रमन्ते तत्र देवताः ।

Kerry Brown, in her book The Essential Teachings of Hinduism (Arrow Books, London, 1990) ascertains the real meaning of the controversial verse in Manusmriti thus:

Kerry Brown, in her book The Essential Teachings of Hinduism (Arrow Books, London, 1990) ascertains the real meaning of the controversial verse in Manusmriti thus:

''In Hinduism, a woman is looked after not because she is inferior or incapable but, on the contrary, because she is treasured.  She is the pride and power of the society. '''Just as the crown jewels should not be left unguarded, neither should a woman be left unprotected.'''  No extra burden of earning a living should be placed on women who already bear huge responsibilities in society; childbirth, child-care, domestic well-being and spiritual growth. She is the transmitter of culture to her children.''

''In Hinduism, a woman is looked after not because she is inferior or incapable but, on the contrary, because she is treasured.  She is the pride and power of the society. '''Just as the crown jewels should not be left unguarded, neither should a woman be left unprotected.'''  No extra burden of earning a living should be placed on women who already bear huge responsibilities in society; childbirth, child-care, domestic well-being and adhyatmik growth. She is the transmitter of culture to her children.''

== Laws to Ensure Right to Protection of Women ==

== Laws to Ensure Right to Protection of Women ==