Feminist theory is found in all the religions to reconsider the traditions, practices, scriptures and theologies of them from a feminist perspective. Some of the goals of feminist ideology include increasing the role of women among the religious authorities, reinterpreting male-dominated imagery and language about God, determining women’s place in relation to career and motherhood and studying images of women n the religion’s sacred texts and matriarchal religion. Spiritual feminism seeks to empower women spiritually and also a work of reconstructing women’s history. Most of the Feminists attempted to counter perceptions of women as morally or spiritually inferior to men. In this present paper titled: “A Study of Spiritual Feminism in the light of Sri Aurobindo” focuses on the spiritual feminist problems with special reference to the philosophical traditions of Sri Aurobindo. A spiritual reality is basis for all the things. The divine world is the eternal foundation on which the other worlds are built. In the supreme reality, all are equal men and women in rights and in duties. The only existence in this domain is based on the sincerity and ardour of aspiration, on the constancy of the will. If one identifies this fundamental spiritual reality that can be found the only serious solution for the problems of Feminism.
One of the reasons behind the female issues ,or gender differences could the difference between the deep- "single-focused" character of males versus the lighter- "multi-task" character of female, since history of humankind (hunter males & arranger females at home-environment). Of course, this matter does not mean any lack of equality between them. The visible variables in creation of these differences were created by culture, education, and belief systems that polluted by superstitious, for most, as we observe the variety among different groups. for example, in some cultures, raising the value of males from childhood would be done by mother-figures as a result of having an indirect female-dominance power at home or the society. The twisted part is that the mother-figure was suppressed by an older mother-in-law type at youth, in which creates a hunger for an indirect power, and a seek of revenge, by repeating the act to the next younger female (lack of education-problem solving). Then after, this cycle would be repeated from one generation to another, over and over, without knowing that they (females) are limiting their own gender in a negative cycle for centuries, as their dominant culture. In this condition, the unknown power of religion and paranormal seems the only pillars that hold them in-control, and safe, emotionally and socially via-a-vis men.
I am personally attracted to Melusine as a Goddess. I saw her image in architecture when I was taking photos as a tourist in the streets of Europe. She seemed to be everywhere, as if she were watching me over. I even saw her in my cup of coffee at Starbucks. I ended up writing a paper after reading so much about her. I have books, icons, and jewelry of Melusine at home because I worship her. I don't have a cross around my neck (most Peruvians like myself do). I have Melusine around my neck for she is my Goddess. She has come to represent union and harmony in my life. She is a mermaid or dragon woman. For me, she is the union of opposites in times of globalization, and the connection to our mother as our creator. We all come from a mother, so it is no surprise to fin out that there have been many Goddesses throughout history.
Another interesting line is the Feminist theologist. I hardly recommend the reading of:
- Rosemary Radford Ruether. Women and Redemption: A Theological History.
- Pamela S. Anderson & Beverley Clack (eds.): Feminist Philosophy of Religion: Critical Readings.
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