Women and Nature through Vedic Paradigm: A Comparative Ecofeminist Reading of Roots and Shadows and The God of Small Things

This research endeavor discusses the multidimensional connections between ecology, Vedic philosophy, and women's marginalization in contemporary India, as reflected in the writings of Arundhati Roy and Shashi Deshpande. Scrutinizing how these prolific writers use and reinterpret Vedic ideas, the research attempts to reveal the intersectional oppressions that Indian women encounter. According to some research, Vedic thinking, which is frequently distorted and subjected to patriarchal interpretations, has the capacity to provide a narrative that challenges established discourse power structure. Roy and Deshpande have successfully challenged patriarchal conventions and ecological degradation with Vedic ideals through their literary works. Using the theoretical notions from the works of Vandana Shiva and Uma Chakraborty, this research work develops a theoretical framework to examine, how these stories of Roy and Deshpande provide insights into the lives of oppressed and subjugated women and how caste, class, rural-urban inequalities and even environmental concerns are all interrelated. This research enhanced the understanding of the complex relationships between gender, modernization, and tradition that have shaped contemporary India by establishing the women's subaltern perspective. The ultimate objective of this study is to show how Vedic philosophy may continue to be relevant in promoting a more just and sustainable future for women and the environment.