Sulabha
Sulabha | |
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सुलभ | |
| Personal life | |
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| Era | Satya Yuga |
| Region | Mithila region |
| Main interest(s) | Gender Equality |
| Notable idea(s) | Liberation of Women |
| Alma mater | Ancient Mithila University |
| Known for | Winning the debate with the King Dharmadhwaja Janaka |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Sanatana Hinduism |
| Philosophy | Vedic Principles |
| Creed | Vedic Tradition |
Sulabha ( Sanskrit: सुलभ ) was a female scholar who lived during the Mithila Kingdom. She was a Vedic scholar knownas Brahmavadini. In Rigaveda, a Samhita attributed to her was called Saulabha Samhita, later lost. Sulabha was a learned woman who belonged to the mendicant order. She renounced worldly possessions and followed a spiritual path. The text describes her as well-versed in Yoga, an ancient Indian discipline for physical, mental, and spiritual development.