Q144. Are women lower than men?

No, from a material point of view, the women have a weaker body than males and due to this some males take advantage of this. From a spiritual point of view, all living beings are souls and all souls are 100% equal. Every soul is a unique individual, full of bliss, full of knowledge, and eternal. We say Radha Krishna and not Krishna Radha. Radha is a woman and Her name must be addressed first, even before the Supreme person, Lord Krishna. We also say Sita Ram and not Ram Sita, Laxmi Narayan and not Narayan Laxmi. By Vedic standards, on invitation cards/letters, the wife’s name must come before the husband. The highest position that any living entity can attain in the material and spiritual manifestations is that of the Gopis, and they are females. The Gopis are the top most devotees of Lord Krishna. “I am death, and the origin of all future living beings. Of the females, I am fame, beauty, pleasant speech, memory, intelligence, commitment, and patience.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 10.34) Females have all the above listed great qualities.