Acharya Prashant responds to a woman who, after being helped by a man through a difficult phase, has fallen in love with him and is now sexually attracted. She asks if a physical relationship would deepen their bond or spoil it, noting that both she and her boyfriend are open-minded and have no moral issues with sex. Acharya Prashant clarifies that he also has no moral problem with her situation, humorously stating, "You are open-minded, I am no-minded." He cautions her about the potential danger if she proceeds in this direction. He advises that whenever one forms a physical relationship, one must repeatedly ask oneself, "I have gained this person's body, but what have I lost in return?" He explains that every person has both heights and depths. A relationship should first be established at the highest level, from consciousness to consciousness. After this higher connection is formed, if a physical relationship follows, it is up to the individuals involved. He emphasizes that before engaging in activities like sex, it is crucial to determine two things: the depth of one's love and the depth of the other person's understanding. Acharya Prashant warns that if a relationship is brought down to the physical level, the higher, conscious connection is at risk of being lost. The respect she holds for the man as her guide, light, and philosopher might diminish because she will no longer be able to listen to him. One listens to someone they consider superior, but a physical relationship can bring them to an equal, bodily level. He explains that there are levels of consciousness, and one person can be at a higher level than another. This difference allows the person at the higher level to help and uplift the other, as her partner did for her. However, at the physical level, all bodies are equal, and the opportunity for her to receive his guidance would be lost. He concludes by saying that losing a friend and a philosopher for a sexual partner is a bad deal.
