A law student asks about the ethical dilemma surrounding abortion, referencing a recent US judgment. She presents two conflicting views: the conservative argument that a fetus has a right to life, and the liberal argument that a woman has a right to dignity and bodily autonomy. She questions how to balance these rights and whether abortion constitutes violence against the child or if forcing a woman to carry a child is violence against her. Acharya Prashant responds by acknowledging the validity in both arguments. He states that the child has a right to life, but for a human, the right to life is not merely about breathing and eating, as it is for an animal. For a human, the right to life means the right to a dignified life, which includes proper education, companionship, and upbringing. He questions whether a mother who is poor, distressed, or uneducated can provide such a dignified life. Giving birth to a child in such circumstances, he argues, is a violation of the child's fundamental rights. The issue is not just about the child's rights versus the mother's rights; it is about the mother's responsibility to ensure a dignified life for the child she brings into the world. He further explains that the root of all problems, including the debate on abortion, climate change, and nuclear proliferation, is spiritual ignorance and body-identification. He gives the example of Napoleon, whose inferiority complex about his short stature led to immense violence, to illustrate how personal psychological issues rooted in body-identification can have global consequences. The real solution, therefore, is not just laws or activism but spiritual education, specifically Vedanta. He argues that if society were truly conscious and compassionate, it would take responsibility for every child born, making abortion unnecessary because the state or community would ensure a dignified upbringing for every child. Until such an ideal society exists, the immediate solution is to educate young men and women about their bodies, relationships, and the profound responsibility of procreation. Acharya Prashant concludes that true empowerment is not merely granting rights but imparting wisdom and understanding. Without wisdom, rights can be misused. He emphasizes that the fundamental problem is the lack of spiritual education, which leads to a state of unconsciousness where people make life-altering decisions, like having a child, without full awareness. The solution lies in educating people, especially women, to make conscious choices about their lives, including the decision to become a mother. This education should focus on understanding the self, the body, and the nature of life, which is the essence of spiritual education.