Abstract

This paper explores the foundations of gender in Indian philosophy, culture, and civilizations. What exactly gender is? Is this limited to humans’ male or female bodies or may be extended to other living, and nonliving beings? Such issues were expedited under the premises of ancient Indian texts in Sanskrit including Vedas, Upanishads, Grihyasutra, Smriti Granthas, Puranas, and the orthodox and unorthodox branches of Indian Philosophy. Therefore, the paper is based upon inferences drawn thereon, with the author being the key informant.