Acharya Prashant addresses the question of whether household work or office work is more important for a woman. He begins by agreeing with the questioner's assessment that professional work is challenging, not just physically but also intellectually, involving wisdom and constant self-questioning, making it a 'higher-order' activity. In contrast, household work is described as repetitive, maintenance-oriented, and primarily related to the body, such as cleaning clothes, cooking, and maintaining the living space. For this reason, Acharya Prashant asserts that work outside the home is of higher importance for everyone, both men and women. He explains that such work involves competing with the world, gaining worldly experience, and not being confined within four walls, which leads to personal evolution and strength. Conversely, household work, being repetitive and centered on bodily needs, keeps one's consciousness stuck at a low level. He quotes Sant Kabir Saheb, "The night was wasted in sleeping, the day was wasted in eating. This human birth was precious like a diamond, but it is being exchanged for a cowrie shell," to emphasize that a life spent merely on bodily maintenance is a wasted opportunity. Acharya Prashant expresses concern over the fact that over 90% of women in India are not in the formal workforce, which limits their economic and internal empowerment. He categorizes women who are not working into three groups: those who are 'asleep' and unaware of their situation, those who are 'trapped' by circumstances and want to break free, and a small minority who enjoy the comforts of patriarchy. He argues that a human's purpose is continuous progress and liberation, which is hindered by stagnant, repetitive work. The level of a person's work determines the level of their consciousness; if the work is stagnant, the person remains stagnant, much like a sparrow that builds the same kind of nest for a thousand years. He concludes by stating that while external factors like education, supportive laws, and security are necessary for women's empowerment, the most crucial element is internal empowerment. This means a woman must realize that she is consciousness, not just a body, and her primary duty is to think, understand, and grow. This internal awakening is the foundation for true progress and liberation. He also points out that the argument 'if I don't do it, who will?' is flawed. One's primary responsibility is towards one's own evolution. A person's life is their own, and it is their responsibility to make it meaningful rather than being a prisoner of the past or cultural conditioning.