By Dr Namrata Shetty
Pune: 8th March 2026 :: In 1909, around 15,000 women garment workers marched in New York City. What do you think shifted that day in the hearts of those 15,000 women? Was it just another day of protest, or was it a symbolic moment — a moment when the emotions and struggles of women finally found expression?
Was it anger?
Was it hope?
Or was it dignity refusing to remain silent any longer?Sometimes history does not change when the powerful speak. History changes when those expected to remain silent decide to question. Long before these women marched on the streets of New York, another woman stood alone in a royal court described in the Mahabharata. Her name was Draupadi. Surrounded by kings, elders, and warriors, she questioned injustice when the entire assembly remained silent.
That moment was not just about one woman. It was about dignity refusing to surrender. Today, women know the power of their voice. They know their purpose. They know how to balance. All they need to remember is that they are not alone. They have powerful energies supporting them, because that is what dharma stands for. Never beg. Never feel low. Go and fight.
