Acharya Prashant addresses the controversy surrounding dress codes, specifically the hijab, by asserting that the individual alone should decide what to wear. He argues that no person or society has the right to impose rules on personal attire, as the human spirit naturally seeks freedom. He explains that if one truly cares for women's welfare, they should provide them with both worldly and spiritual education, enabling them to make their own wise decisions. He critiques the historical compliance of women with restrictive norms as a sign of mental slavery rather than virtue. He emphasizes that interference in another's conduct is only justified if it causes harm to others, but even then, a conscious mind is required to judge such situations. He further explains that the obsession with women's clothing and bodies stems from a male-dominated society's deep-seated lust and body-consciousness. Since many men live solely as bodies, they view women only as bodies, focusing on the 10% anatomical difference rather than the 90% human similarity. This objectification leads to the weaponization of the female body, where women may use their appearance to gain favors. Acharya Prashant suggests that true independence is not about wearing fewer clothes or following trends, but about developing the inner light of wisdom. He concludes that in a spiritually awakened society, trivial matters like clothing and physical appearance become irrelevant, as the focus shifts toward the higher purpose of life and consciousness.