Acharya Prashant emphasizes that financial independence is essential for women to achieve both internal and material progress. He argues that the fundamental goal of life is freedom, which is impossible if one remains dependent on others for basic necessities like food and water. He observes that women often transition from being dependent on their fathers to their husbands, and eventually their children, which he considers detrimental. Financial self-reliance prevents a woman from being confined to the home, allowing her to understand how the world, economy, and organizations function, thereby fostering mental growth. He warns that a husband, being an ordinary human with his own self-interests and desires, cannot offer truly selfless love or support; therefore, dependence on him inevitably leads to a form of exploitation or slavery where the woman must fulfill his expectations in exchange for shelter. Addressing the questioner's reference to historical and divine figures like Shri Sita and Mira Bai, Acharya Prashant clarifies that such comparisons are misplaced for ordinary individuals. He explains that Shri Sita was married to Shri Ram, an ideal man who never exploited her, whereas modern relationships often involve mutual exploitation. He points out the arrogance in men who compare themselves to Shri Ram to justify keeping their wives at home, noting that they lack his extraordinary virtues and achievements. Similarly, he explains that a saint like Mira Bai did not need to earn because she had attained a state of internal liberation and total dependence on Shri Krishna, making her immune to worldly slavery. He concludes that unless a person has reached such a high level of consciousness where they are truly free from all attachments and dependencies, they must work to ensure their independence. Claiming the status of a liberated soul while remaining in a state of dependency is a self-deception that prevents actual spiritual progress.