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यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते रमन्ते तत्र देवताः ।यत्रैतास्तु न पूज्यन्ते सर्वस्तत्राफलाः क्रियाः ॥yathra naaryasthu poojyanthe ramanthe thathra dhevathaah |yathraithaasthu na poojyanthe sarvasthathraaPhalaah kriyaah ||Meaning: Where women are treated with respect, the gods too are peaceful and benevolent. Where women are ill-treated or not honoured, the best of deeds fail to yield good results.In this episode, Dr. N. Hema Malini, Madhavi Nadig and Archith Narasimhan discuss the widespread impact women create in the world when they put their skills to use.This subhashitha is from the Manu SmritiWho is the divine voice of India? One who won the Padma Bhushan in 1954, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Carnatic classical music in 1956, and the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service through music. She was the first musician to win the Padma Vibhushan in 1976. Also, the first musician to win the Bharat Ratna!Many shopkeepers start their business by worshipping Goddess LakshmiDid you know that Goddess Lakshmi has an older sister called Alakshmi, also known as Jeshta Devi?The Samudra Manthana, the churning of the cosmic ocean, yielded a number of good things and an equal number of bad things—the cosmic balance is always maintained. Alakshmi, the goddess of misfortune, appeared first. Next came Lakshmi, the goddess of good fortune.Lakshmi and Alakshmi always follow each other. Alakshmi’s visit brings misfortune to us. When we work hard and for the right things, Alakshmi leaves and Lakshmi blesses us by paying a visit.Bertha Benz was the first to use, introduce and popularize horse-less carriages—cars. She undertook a historic 12-hour journey of over 106 kms in the automobile built by her husband Carl Benz, to get her sick son to the doctor. This journey changed everything and set off the craze for cars.On their wedding day, the just-married Hindu bride and groom are shown the Arundhathi and Vasishta stars, known to the West as Alcor and Mizar. These are in the Saptha Rishi Mandala or the Great Bear or Ursa Major constellation. It symbolizes that Arundhathi was considered just as great as the Seven Sages, who included Vasishta.Arundhathi-Vasishta stars are unique—both stars revolve around one another, unlike the typical binary star system where one star is stationary while the other revolves around it. It is a reminder to the couple that the partners are equal. While spouses must be in sync with each other, they must maintain their individual identities as well.Maitreyi and Gargi were highly intelligent and erudite scholars who appear in the upanishads.Ubhaya Bharathi was the mediator for the historic debate between Adi Shankaracharya and Mandana Mishra. When her husband Mandana Mishra was defeated, she challenged Shankaracharya to continue the debate with her. Eventually, she lost to him too and both of them became disciples of Shankaracharya.Amelia Earhart was the first woman to become a pilot and won many laurels. Also, the first lady to try to circumnavigate the world. She was a strong-willed, independent woman who chose to follow her ambitions.The most frequently worshipped goddesses these days are those in the entertainment industry—actors and musicians.Beyonce’s tour of Sweden drew thousands of foreign fans. It generated so much economic activity from tourism that it increased Sweden’s GDP.Taylor Swift’s tour of the US caused hotels in the cities she’s visiting to be fully booked, spurring the US economy.If you came across this episode on YouTube, Spotify or in your social media feed, an algorithm recommended it to you. Thank Ada Lovelace—an English mathematician, writer and the mother of algorithms.Admiral Grace Hopper was a computer scientist, mathematician and US Navy Admiral. Also well-known for creating compilers and coining the term ‘bug’. The annual Grace Hopper conference is a celebration of technology, research and women’s contributions in this field.Lakshmi and Alakshmi put Rishi Narada in a fix when they asked whom he liked the most. Diplomatically, he told them Alakshmi looks good when she’s leaving while Lakshmi looks good when she’s entering.Although Ravana started life as a nobleman and a scholar, he brought his downfall upon himself by dishonouring Sita.Do you have any stories of women who have outdone themselves and those around them?@susambhashanam on Instagram & YouTubeMusic: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/calm-reveal-logo-154643/