The members of the Vedic societies should be very clear that when the Vedas or Bhagavatam refer to women as less intelligent it simple means being family oriented and kind and sensitive to family cultures such as child care and setting up a stable home life ,Its nothing to do with the workings of an intellect, which vary according to karma in both men and women. Naturally ladies in many cases can become overly attached to a temporary family life and can find it more difficult to practice some elements of spiritual life , particularly intelligently situating themselves in detached consciousness. However, Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu Sankirtana movement brings ladies very quickly to the highest levels of consciousness as much as a man in the highest principles of buddhi yoga and can teach and preach just like a man .

“Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur has said

• Material Intelligence: In his writings, such as Shri Chaitanya-shikshamrita, Bhaktivinoda Thakur often refers to the “delicate intelligence” (komala buddhi) and “delicate body” of women in a material context.
• Contextual Differences: This perspective is similar to that of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, who taught that while women and men are equal on the spiritual platform, women are considered “less intelligent” in the context of being more emotionally driven and having a stronger attachment to the physical body and household affairs.”

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