Acharya Prashant explains that he does not readily advocate for abstinence from marriage because people who avoid it often find themselves in situations even worse than marriage. He asserts that only those with a great purpose in life are entitled to avoid marriage; everyone else must marry. Otherwise, one might end up in a worse situation, such as coveting others' spouses. The speaker presents two distinct paths: either have God as your husband or get socially married. He emphasizes that there is no third option or in-between state. The speaker elaborates that it is better to have a husband for oneself than to covet others'. He explains that the world often detests bachelors, citing how apartment buildings in Indian metro cities display signs like "Bachelors not allowed." This is because, without a higher purpose, bachelors can be seen as a disturbance and are, in many ways, worse than married couples. Bachelorhood, he states, is a curse if one is not committed to something worthwhile, as such a person will keep disturbing others. Bachelorhood is described as an extraordinary state, not an ordinary thing, and is only suitable for those who are committed to a higher, worthwhile purpose and have very little craving left for the world. For instance, when a great scientist, a devoted politician, or a committed author decides to remain unmarried, it is wonderful. He gives the example of Bhagat Singh, who, when asked by his mother why he wouldn't marry, replied, "I am already married, and her name is Freedom." It behooved Bhagat Singh not to marry a woman because he had committed himself to freedom. Therefore, the speaker's advice is to first find a great purpose to be immersed and absorbed in, as only then does one earn the license to remain unmarried.
