Maitreyi
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Maitreyi was an ancient Indian female philosopher. She was one of the two wives of the sage Yajnavalkya, the other being Katyayani.[1]
Maitreyi was well-versed in the Hindu scriptures and was a brahmavadini. About ten hymns in Rig Veda are accredited to Maitreyi.[1]
According to legend, Maitreyi really did not want to marry Yajnavalkya, but she wanted to live with him as a disciple and a spiritual companion to do sadhana. She went to Yajnavalkya's wife, Katyayani and expressed her desire to live with the sage. With Katyayani's consent, she became his companion.[1]
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