Last week, I started a new fitness batch with a new schedule and adjustments, which left me completely exhausted. I didn’t feel like writing due to exhaustion; however, it was already delayed as last Sunday, I was distracted by the Ranveer Allahbadia controversy. So, I gathered all my remaining energy and decided to write about the most important spiritual aspect of the series—"period stigma." If you haven’t read Article 1 and Article 2 yet, I recommend reading them first for a better understanding.
We often confuse spirituality with religion; however, they are two different things, which is why I needed to write a separate article. You can be spiritual and completely reject religion, and you can be religious while being completely disconnected from spirituality, even if you project yourself as spiritual. A common misconception is that people assume someone who is religious must also be spiritual. That’s completely wrong.
Why do you think modern religious gurus, Babas, and spiritual preachers sound more political than spiritual? Because they have nothing to do with spirituality—they are just another pillar of political leaders disguised as spiritual gurus. When you begin to embody spirituality, you truly become one with the universe, and you start feeling deeply affected by the pain of those around you. You begin to understand how everything is connected, developing compassion not only for all living beings but also for non-living objects. With quantum thinking, you see everything as energy, transforming your perspective entirely.
Esoteric aspects are often seen as mystical, magical, or, at worst, mere superstition. This rejection often leads to problems in our lives. However, modern quantum physics has begun to uncover some of these concepts, though they remain unfamiliar to many. Through this article, I hope to help you understand how viewing periods as a spiritual experience can create meaningful change for both genders and society at large.
In spirituality, two fundamental energies exist—masculine and feminine. This concept was originally explained by Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara and later integrated into various cultures. The Chinese concepts of Yin and Yang, along with the Koi fish, symbolize the balance of masculine and feminine energies. Similarly, in Hinduism, Shiva and Shakti represent the same duality. However, Hinduism has largely lost this deeper meaning, reducing Shiva and Shakti to mere deities of worship. Moreover, modern narratives often focus heavily on Shiva, sidelining Shakti entirely. Afterall Hinduism is designed to give power to Brahmin men that's why male figurines like Ram, Krishna, Hanuman and Shiva becoming prominent over female deities, its nothing but religious evolution. Just as Hinduism reduced this powerful concept to mere deities of worship, many people misunderstand these energies as merely physical bodies, gender, or the outward appearance of men and women. In reality, they represent deeper forces within the universe and human consciousness, embodying qualities that go beyond biological or societal definitions.
Let me explain this in a simpler way. Feminine energy is associated with qualities such as care, kindness, nurturing, compassion, empathy, love, and peace. These traits are often perceived as soft or gentle, but they hold immense strength. On the other hand, masculine energy is characterized by power, pride, assertion, competition, honor, and anger. These traits contrast with feminine energy but are equally essential. Masculine energy drives action, ambition, and resilience.
However, a man operates solely within intense masculine energy without balancing it with his inner feminine side, he can become overly aggressive, emotionally detached, or even toxic. Similarly, when a woman suppresses her natural feminine energy and constantly operates in a highly masculine state, she may become rigid, overly competitive, or emotionally disconnected and eventually toxic.
Feminine energy is not limited to women—men have to balance these energies within themselves. A great example is Buddha, one of the most compassionate figures in human history. Despite being a man, he fully embraced and expressed these nurturing, compassionate and empathetic qualities. Buddha balanced his feminine energy with his masculine traits and developed one of the most effective administrative systems, which is now recognized worldwide as democracy. He played a crucial role in the transition from kingship and religious laws to democratic principles. However, the world has yet to fully grasp his democratic values, which were deeply aligned with the laws of the universe and spirituality. This lack of understanding is why we see flaws in democracy today. It is because of Buddha that India is known as the mother of democracy. Budha demonstrated profound power of balanced masculine and feminine energy.
Okay. So, is this concept only limited to only man and women? No! When the entire world operates solely in masculine energy, chaos, inequality and instability follow. Which eventually leads to fall of civilizations. Mass killings, wars and systems that have no public interests are direct results of excessive masculine energy at work and complete lack of feminine energy.
The world we live in today is largely in a state of energy imbalance, which is the root cause of many problems we face individually and as a collective society. Flawed Systeams, the loneliness pandemic, rising divorce rates, and people's inability to connect with each other—everything is a result of masculine and feminine energy imbalance.
Alright, but why am I talking about masculine and feminine energy in a discussion about periods? Hold on—you’ll understand in a bit.
Spiritually, menstruation acts as a natural reset button for women—a time disconnect from external world and reconnect with their inner selves. Since women naturally operate in highly feminine energy, they often take on caregiving roles, which leads emotional, spiritual and psychological exhaustion. Just as psychologists, HR professionals, and lawyers need to disconnect and take time off to recharge, women also need time to rest, recharge and recover.
Many ancient spiritual traditions menstruation is viewed as a sacred and transformative phase, deeply connected to the natural rhythms of life. It's like by giving women small breaks every month universe is preparing them for major break of their life which is pregnancy. Spiritually, fertility is seen as a powerful force, as it holds the ability to sustain and nurture the human race from early childhood. This is why women were always protected and well cared for. During and after pregnancy, a baby’s needs go beyond verbal communication, requiring deep understanding. To support this, women are naturally blessed with strong intuitive qualities. This intuition is also why women were often considered powerful leaders.
Spiritually periods are considered as the "winter season" of a woman’s cycle—a period of introspection, renewal, and much-needed rest. Just as nature slows down in winter to replenish itself for the coming seasons, a woman, too, needs time to restore her energy before returning to her natural nurturing role. This is why women need care, understanding, and support from those around them while they bleed.
Now, this is where men can play an important role by embracing their feminine energy. That’s why I explained masculine and feminine energies earlier. Men needs to offer kindness, patience, and emotional support to women around them. By recognizing menstruation as a natural and necessary process, they can help create an environment where women feel comfortable, nurtured, and respected during this time. When women receive the care they need, they can return to their caregiving roles feeling recharged, balanced, and more connected to themselves and the world around them.
Religion often portrays menstruation as something impure, creating a negative perception. Science, on the other hand, explains technicality in very dry emotionless manner. However, when we look at menstruation through a spiritual lens, there is a profound shift. Spiritually, periods are seen as powerful, transformative, and something to be honored, rather than dismissed as dirty or unclean.
In today’s world, we rely heavily on science to explain life’s mysteries, yet some answers still lie in the esoteric and spiritual realms. Reclaiming the spiritual significance of periods can shift the narrative from inconvenience to empowerment. Instead of merely pushing through, we can embrace this time as an opportunity for emotional and spiritual growth.
Perhaps it’s time to view the menstrual cycle as something extraordinary rather than as a painful or inconvenient burden. After all, it’s just a perspective—so why not associate menstruation with positivity and recognize its significance?
I have no interest imposing my ideas on anyone else. So, I live you with that question to find out your own answers and come to your own conclusions. Although I do hope you gained a new perspective though this article.
Happy Sunday folks!
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