Patriarchy, Feminism, and the Forgotten Power of Femininity

12th Nov 2025 | Author - Viraj

In our evolving world, words like patriarchy, feminism, and femininity often evoke strong reactions. Yet beneath the surface of these ideas lies a deeper truth about balance, energy, and the essence of our spiritual journey.

 

Patriarchy is not merely a social system; it’s a mindset — one that glorifies control, dominance, and conquest. It treats the masculine as superior and the feminine as secondary. This imbalance has caused centuries of suppression and separation, not only between men and women but within each human being, dividing our inner masculine and feminine energies.

 

Feminism arose as a much-needed movement — a courageous voice demanding equality and respect for women. Yet, in fighting this battle, society often forgets that equality does not mean sameness. The danger lies in losing the very feminine essence that makes us whole — qualities of receptivity, empathy, patience, nurturing, love, and grace.

 

From the yogic and spiritual lens, neither patriarchy nor aggressive feminism leads to harmony. Both are expressions of the same imbalance — the dominance of ego-driven, outwardly directed energy. In yoga, the journey to the Divine, to the Supreme Purusha, unfolds only when we awaken our inner Shakti — the gentle, receptive, and compassionate force within.

 

To be feminine is not to be weak; it is to be deeply powerful in a subtler, more enduring way. Femininity is the capacity to hold space, to nurture without control, to love without condition, and to flow without fear. It is this inner softness — not resistance — that opens the door to the highest realization.

 

At Utsav Yoga, we believe that spiritual growth blossoms when we celebrate this divine femininity in all — men and women alike. Let us not fight against one another’s energy, but harmonize the two within. In that balance lies healing, wisdom, and bliss.

 

Let’s celebrate the feminine — not as gender, but as grace.