Acharya Prashant explains that prostitution is a direct consequence of a materialistic worldview where the goal of life is physical pleasure. When a human being is viewed merely as a body rather than as a seat of consciousness, the body becomes a commodity that can be bought and sold like any other material good. He argues that the lack of spirituality and the failure to respect consciousness lead to the objectification of individuals. In cultures where consciousness is not acknowledged, the body is reduced to its chemical components like carbon and nitrogen, making its sale seem logical and even legal.