Acharya Prashant addresses a questioner who claims that women lack wisdom and must have their marriages and lives decided by male relatives to prevent them from making mistakes like entering live-in relationships. He strongly criticizes this mindset, questioning how the questioner determined that his wisdom is superior to his sister's. He points out the hypocrisy in the argument, noting that while men view their own mistakes as learning experiences that lead to growth, they view a woman's mistakes as something deserving of punishment or control. He asserts that the right to make mistakes is a fundamental human right necessary for the evolution of consciousness. Acharya Prashant explains that slavery always exists in pairs; by attempting to enslave or control another person, one inevitably becomes a slave to that dynamic as well. He advises against interfering in the lives of others, especially adults, unless there is a life-threatening danger, and even then, one should only offer advice rather than imposing restrictions. He emphasizes that if one truly cares for the women in their life, they should focus on empowering them through education and financial independence rather than acting as their masters under the guise of protection. True support involves creating an environment where a woman's consciousness and creative potential can flourish, allowing her to become self-reliant rather than forcing unwanted guardianship upon her.
