In response to a question about the high number of female casualties in the Hathras stampede at a religious gathering, Acharya Prashant explains that people who have been made weak in some way are the most attracted to religion. He states that the uneducated, the poor, and women are particularly drawn to religion. They are first made weak and then offered the "rattle" of religion. He clarifies that while "Satsang" (company of truth) is a beautiful word, the question pertains to why women flock to specific kinds of gatherings. The primary reason, he says, is their own weakness, a result of their social and familial upbringing which has made them feeble. This weakness makes them susceptible to teachings that promise a savior or a lord who will protect them. Any weak person, whether male or female, finds comfort in the idea that a distant lord will come to their rescue. This is why women are attracted to such gatherings, believing that by being humble, clapping, dancing, and singing praises, a lord from outside will save them. He contrasts this with the teaching of saints like Kabir Saheb, who said, "Your Lord is within you." This means no one from the outside will come to save you; the highest is within your own heart. Women are often repelled by teachings that tell them they have to improve their own lives, as it feels like a heavy burden. They prefer the easier notion of being saved by an external entity. Acharya Prashant describes this phenomenon as a form of feudalism, where a powerful lord is worshipped by dependent followers. This feudalistic mindset, he argues, has permeated Indian culture and, consequently, its religious narratives, shaping the image of God into a feudal lord. This is also reflected in the husband-wife relationship, where the husband is called "Swami" (master), and the wife touches his feet, a practice he finds strange between two equal human beings. He observes that the entire business of religion often runs on the backs of women, who, being exploited, are more ready to be exploited further. He also includes the so-called lower castes among the groups that are made weak and then offered the pacifier of religion. He concludes by clarifying that his stance is not against men or for women, but against bondage, ignorance, and unconsciousness.