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ज़बरदस्ती शादी कराने को पीछे पड़े हैं || आचार्य प्रशांत, आर. डी. वी. वी. के साथ (2023)
शक्ति
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Self-reliance
Social exploitation
Education
Productivity
Inner strength
Truth
Conditioning
Marriage
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that society is fundamentally selfish and views individuals as resources based on their utility. Historically, women were valued primarily for their reproductive capacity, leading to the tradition of early marriage to provide labor for agrarian economies. He characterizes the pressure to marry at eighteen as a form of violence and an obstacle to a woman's development. He asserts that as long as a woman's only perceived contribution is childbearing and domestic work, she will continue to be exploited. To gain respect and freedom, women must cultivate knowledge, skills, and inner strength, becoming productive in ways beyond the domestic sphere. He further argues against the cultural conditioning that demands women be submissive and silent. He encourages women to fight for their right to education and to prioritize self-development over romantic or familial expectations. He highlights that true loyalty should be toward the Truth rather than toward family members who are often unfairly elevated to the status of deities. Finally, he advises that one should not be discouraged by the criticism of the ignorant, as the opinions of those who lack wisdom and selflessness are irrelevant to one's spiritual and personal journey.