Acharya Prashant clarifies that in Eastern philosophy, particularly in Samkhya and Vedanta, the terms 'Prakriti' and 'Purusha' do not refer to physical gender but to fundamental elements of existence. He explains that 'Prakriti' represents the material world, the body, and the mechanical nature of the mind that seeks comfort and repetition rather than liberation. Conversely, 'Purusha' refers to the element of consciousness that feels incomplete and yearns for truth and freedom. He emphasizes that every human being, regardless of being male or female, contains both these elements. The physical body and its biological functions are entirely 'Prakriti', while the inner urge for liberation is 'Purusha'. He addresses the misconception that spiritual texts are misogynistic by explaining that when saints advised staying away from 'women', they were metaphorically referring to 'Prakriti' or the material attachments that bind the consciousness. He asserts that a true saint, who sees divinity in all of nature, would never harbor hatred toward women. The confusion arises when people interpret subtle spiritual metaphors through a literal or physical lens. He notes that spirituality is exclusively for the 'Purusha' (consciousness) because the liberated need no guidance and the purely material 'Prakriti' has no desire for change. Acharya Prashant also critiques modern intellectuals and 'rationalists' who dismiss spirituality as regressive without understanding its depth. He points out that many people today either reject religion entirely based on superficial interpretations or follow a 'fake religion' focused on rituals, superstitions, and material gains. He clarifies that true spirituality is a quest for liberation from the cycles of the mind and body. It is not about following traditions or cultural norms but about the consciousness transcending its mechanical patterns to reach the ultimate truth.