The Guru-Chela Relationship in Indian Trans-Communities , Sociology Review.
: In ancient Indian texts like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana , gender-fluid figures were often depicted with spiritual significance. Historically, Hijras were believed to hold the power to bestow blessings or curses, particularly at weddings and births [1].
: The court formally recognized the "third gender" and affirmed that the right to self-identify one's gender is a fundamental human right under the Indian Constitution [4].