Acharya Prashant uses the metaphors of a bullock and a bull to explain the nature of human bondage and freedom. He recounts a story by Shri Ramakrishna about a calf tied to a post, destined for a life of labor. He explains that bondage is rooted in utility; society and systems bind individuals because they are useful for fulfilling someone else's selfish interests. This exploitation is often disguised under noble names like love, duty, family, or religion. Just as a calf is castrated to become a submissive bullock for plowing, society suppresses the natural vigor and rebellious spirit of the youth to make them compliant 'domesticated' workers. This suppression is both mental, through the loss of the idea of freedom, and physical, through the weakening of the body.
