Acharya Prashant addresses the societal conditioning that limits women's intellectual and spiritual growth. He explains that while biological differences exist from birth, the primary issue lies in upbringing and education, which often focus on the body rather than consciousness. In India and elsewhere, women are frequently raised in a body-centric environment that prioritizes emotions over intellect, leading to a state where they are treated as objects or 'toys' for men. He notes that a foolish man prefers a woman to be unintelligent so she remains easy to control. This conditioning is reinforced by media, advertisements, and the market, which encourage women to focus on physical appearance rather than liberation or wisdom. Acharya Prashant highlights a concerning trend where women are significantly less represented in spiritual and wisdom-based learning compared to men, often choosing cosmetic pursuits over self-realization. He further discusses the relationship between the body and consciousness, responding to a doctor's query about the power of biological mechanisms. Acharya Prashant asserts that the very act of observing and assessing the body's capacity proves that one is a witness (Drashta) separate from the body. He emphasizes that understanding the body and the material world is essential not for indulgence, but for transcending them. He argues that science and spirituality are deeply connected; a true scientist can more easily grasp spiritual truths because they understand the illusory nature of physical matter. For instance, knowing that a solid wall is mostly empty space or that emotions have chemical origins helps one see through the deceptions of the senses. Ultimately, he encourages using knowledge of the world as a means to achieve liberation and recognize the underlying unity of existence.