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Does Your family Love You, Or Own You? || Acharya Prashant, IISc Bangalore (2025)
Acharya Prashant
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Consciousness
Social Conditioning
Freedom
Patriarchy
Liberation
Biological Instincts
Individualism
Gita
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the conflict between individual freedom and societal conditioning, particularly for women. He challenges the notion that one must return to a regressive society out of a sense of obligation or 'truth,' asserting that one's life and consciousness are the only real truths. He argues that what many perceive as family love is often a form of bondage that prioritizes biological functions, such as marriage and reproduction, over intellectual and spiritual growth. He encourages individuals to see themselves as consciousness first, rather than being defined by gender or physical instincts, noting that identifying as 'different' often leads to hierarchical exploitation and patriarchy.