New Delhi, Nov 28, : .Despite the fact that the country is still struggling with poetic justice for women in the 21st Century, a small-town woman in West Champaran, Bihar, managed to chase her dreams in a patriarchal society.
She encouraged women to take on more than their homemaking role through her indomitable spirit fifty years ago. Manoj Kumar Rao’s book “Yashoda: A True Story of a Swayamprabha Women” recently published.It describes her struggles as a landmark in the life journey.It is not about what one does but what you overcome.
According to the writer, Yashoda is a story about a self-independent woman who’s life journey shaped women’s empowerment and promoted women’s self-worth, their ability to make their own decisions, and their right of influence over social change.This was a rare development in those times.
Rao explained to IANS that his maiden book, ‘Yashoda,’ covers many aspects of our society, such as untouchability, religious rituals and focus on female education and sterilization, fight against unsocial elements and conservatism, and the inherent strength and potential of women, the genesis for our existence.
Yashoda Devi, a Bihari woman who was born in Bettiah, stood up for equality and against sex discrimination during the 1970s.
He said Yashoda Devi helped other women speak out and empowered them.The central theme of the book can also be understood in the small stories of her unconventional initiatives and deeds.
According to the book, Yashoda beat her brothers in running events in her childhood.In her middle years, she was elected the first district councillor for the unreserved Chanpatia seat in West Champaran.
After empowering many women, she left for her heavenly home.Empowerment was essential for the health and development of families and communities in Bihar.
“Though Yashoda Devi has passed away, her stories are still very inspiring for young women.She was a strong woman, a woman with voice.Manoj Rao says, “I wanted to tell her stories of fearlessness and audacity so that today’s women can understand their worth and strength and act accordingly.”
The book’s 14 chapters in Hindi are focused on every aspect of women’s empowerment to improve society.They provide many examples for women in the new India and its development.It demonstrates that starting up in small towns in India as a woman is difficult and shares ways to overcome daily problems and concerns.
“Yashoda believes girls and women who are healthy, educated and empowered can be the true agents of change.Her inspirations and efforts help women and girls to rise in social standing and feed future generations,” the book captures.
Rao, a district councillor, points out that Yashoda Devi used the phrase “small town women are the key agents of sustainable development.” Their daily work for their families and communities, and pride in being homemakers, helped to make women more responsible and empowered.
The author mentions that women are important for the well-being and wellbeing of individuals, families, communities, and the whole ecosystem.
An English romantic poet once asked the powerful question: “Can a man free if a wife is a slave?” Rao asks, “The interrogation resonates deeply within one’s heart.How far have we come?”
The author believes that India has made great strides thanks to the achievements and narratives of many Yashodas in society.However, there is still much work to be done before women can be truly empowered.
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