Acharya Prashant explains that the moral validity of a sexual encounter does not depend on whether it is pre-marital or post-marital, but rather on the quality of the union and the consciousness of the individuals involved. He points out that post-marital sex can often involve violence, exploitation, and marital rape, yet it is frequently sanctioned by law, religion, and society as sacred. He argues that the marital label is irrelevant if two people are not meeting in actual love or awareness. He critiques both the cultural prejudice that approves of handing over one's chastity to a stranger after marriage and the modern trend of casual, unconscious flings among youngsters that lead to mutual degradation. The speaker emphasizes that the real issue lies in the lack of conscious individuals in society. He notes that many people enter into marriage and physical relationships simply because it is a traditional or social norm, without understanding themselves or the meaning of a relationship. He highlights the government's resistance to criminalizing marital rape as an admission that many family structures are built on unconsciousness. He asserts that instead of policing or dictating the lives of young people through regulation and conditioning, society must focus on spiritual literacy and education. By providing youngsters with self-knowledge and light, they will be empowered to make mature decisions regarding their bodies, partners, and the purpose of life.
