Acharya Prashant responds to a question from a first-year engineering student about whether women should dedicate their lives to raising children and family after getting settled. He begins by stating that she, as a budding engineer, must answer this question for herself. He prompts her to consider the purpose of her life, education, and consciousness. He contrasts the human potential with the animal kingdom, noting that in the jungle, every creature is having babies, implying that procreation is a biological function and not the ultimate purpose for a conscious human being. When the questioner agrees that she does not exist merely to breed, he suggests the matter is resolved. Acharya Prashant further explains that such questions arise from social conditioning, which he refers to as "trivia" put into one's mind. He emphasizes her identity as a "person first" and a "woman much later." He advises her to focus on the opportunities her education presents rather than on having babies. While not against children, whom he calls "cute," he posits that they should be considered only after more fundamental purposes of life are at least partially achieved. He asserts that childbirth alone cannot supply meaning to life; otherwise, all female animals would be fulfilled souls. He encourages the student to instead think about things that demand real effort and lead to the expansion of consciousness. He lists examples such as reading great authors, learning philosophies, traveling, having adventures, and mastering arts and sports. He urges her to leave her past conditioning behind, especially given her new environment on campus which offers exposure and the chance to "take wings and fly." He concludes by stressing that she is not obligated to follow the traditional path laid out by family or culture, because life is about complete freedom, and without it, one will continue to suffer.