Acharya Prashant addresses the complexities of patriarchy and the dualistic nature of control between men and women. He explains that in a dualistic existence, there is no single controller or controlled; rather, both parties are simultaneously exploited and sick. While a patriarchal society appears to be dominated by men through gross physical or financial power, women often exercise control through more subtle and hidden means. He argues that violence and the desire for control arise from ignorance and a lack of self-knowledge. Therefore, the liberation of one gender cannot be separated from the liberation of the other, as they are inseparably linked in their psychological conditioning. The discussion further explores how individuals may subconsciously invite harm or play the role of the victim to gain moral leverage or compensation, which is another form of control. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that true change requires both partners in a relationship to evolve together, as their self-definitions are deeply intertwined. If one person seeks spiritual growth while the other remains stubborn, the environment becomes suffocating and obstructs inner change. He notes that global issues like aggression and pettiness are linked to this shared ignorance. Finally, he explains that people often resist spiritual growth because they settle for cheap substitutes for bliss, such as drugs or ego-driven control, rather than facing the difficult process of eliminating the ego.