This paper by Neeraja Sheth explores ‘kanyātva’ or femininity of Panchakanya – their life events, what makes them inspirational & why these wives & mothers are called maidens.
Yudhiṣṭhira’s preparation for war to winning back kingdom is similar to meditator’s discipline in attaining mastery over mind & senses, while staying focused on goal of identifying with Self.
Neeraja Sheth has worked in senior executive positions in Information Technology and Consulting, responsible for multimillion dollar global initiatives. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University, Dallas. She enjoys road trips, cooking, trekking, photography, reading and binge-watching whodunnits. Her lovely daughter Ashverya was born and brought up in the Dallas metroplex, where she lives with her husband Anish. Neeraja is a seeker, a keen student of Indic philosophy, and a supporter of various Hindu causes. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Indian Knowledge Systems at Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth.
