Restrictions
According to Shri Vasudevanand Saraswati (shri Tembe Swami, 1854AD-1914AD), women are not allowed to read this book, as it contains text from the Vedas. However, this opinion is from the late 19th Century. Modern research has shown that there were women who contributed to the Vedas and their discussions and development of Mantras also. The restrictions may have come from certain gestures which have been described in the book, which may not be suitable for woman. Also, modern women reading the book may not like the restrictions which have been told to put up on the woman, and this may reduce the effect of faith they may have on the book.
Read more about this topic: Shri Guru Charitra