Acharya Prashant responds to a question about the nature of attraction between men and women and its implications on the spiritual path, particularly why men are often seen as gurus while women are not. He begins by addressing the premise that a man is attracted by what he sees and a woman by what she hears. He states that as long as a man is attracted by what he sees and a woman by what she hears, neither is capable of guiding the other. He clarifies that it's not that women haven't been gurus, but that they haven't been *renowned* gurus. He argues that a true guru is not concerned with fame. If men have become famous as gurus, it might be because they sought fame, which in itself is a disqualification. This suggests a possibility that women may have been better gurus because they remained unknown, having no desire for recognition. He further explains that history is an incomplete record, often only documenting those who were hungry for fame, like conquerors, while the lives of ordinary people are lost. Therefore, we cannot definitively say women were not gurus just because they are not mentioned in historical texts. Acharya Prashant then shifts to the influence of the physical body on behavior. He asserts that if a man were given a woman's body, he would behave exactly like a woman, and vice versa. The difference lies in the body, not in consciousness. He explains that historically, societal structures, such as an agrarian economy, required physical strength, which naturally led to a male-dominated society. This dominance was due to economic and social factors, not spiritual ones. Today, the primary factor of production is intellect, not muscle power, which is why women are now participating and excelling in all fields. He uses the example of Buddha, who initially hesitated to admit women into his sangha. Acharya Prashant posits that this was a practical, not a theoretical, decision. Buddha was not against women but was concerned about his monks, who were still spiritually immature. He was running a 'hospital' for the spiritually sick, and his decision was based on managing his patients. He humorously concludes that he understands the practical challenges, as he has seen how immature individuals behave, implying that such restrictions are often about managing the unripeness of the disciples, not about discriminating based on gender.