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Dear Lady, I am sorry, I can't help you || Acharya Prashant Workshop (2023)
Shakti
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Vedanta
Liberation
Body Identification
Patriarchy
Spirituality
Self-knowledge
Conditioning
Bhagavad Gita
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that while mainstream religion has historically been a tool for patriarchy and the oppression of women, core spirituality, specifically Vedanta, is a woman's best friend. He argues that Vedanta helps women liberate themselves from body identification and social conditioning, which are the root causes of their enslavement. He points out that a woman can only be enslaved as long as she identifies primarily with her physical self and mental conditioning. True religion, according to him, tells a woman that her primary identity is consciousness, not her gender or her role in society. He notes the tragic irony that many women follow false, mainstream religions that treat them as inferior or as dependent beings, often because they have become accustomed to the security of their 'cages' and are afraid of the challenges that come with freedom. He further discusses how society uses 'respectability' and 'softness' as tools to control women, making them fearful of being insulted or facing hardships. He encourages women to be prepared to face social abuse and to prioritize their education and financial independence over social approval. He emphasizes that freedom is not free and requires a high price, which many are unwilling to pay. He also critiques the tendency of women to support superstitious or regressive religious practices while ignoring the liberating message of Vedanta. He suggests that women must consciously cultivate a 'family of spirit'—those who support their growth and awakening—rather than relying solely on the 'family of flesh' or accidental biological relations. To help young women navigate social pressures, Acharya Prashant advises parents to introduce them to high-quality role models from history, science, and literature. By setting high internal standards through the study of great figures like Marie Curie or Mahadevi Varma, young women can become disdainful of mediocre social influences and peer pressure. He concludes that true liberation for women lies in recognizing their potential as consciousness and having the courage to reject both the 'safe nests' of patriarchy and the superficial versions of liberation offered by modern liberal culture.