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Is the Man-Dominated Society Fearful of Women? || Acharya Prashant (2015)
Shakti
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Duality
Patriarchy
Aggression
Ignorance
Insecurity
Ego
Liberation
Control
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that in a dualistic existence, there is no such thing as a controller and a controlled; rather, there are only two exploited parties where one merely appears to be the controller. In a patriarchal society, while man's aggression is gross and physical, woman's aggression is subtle and hidden. Both genders are equally sick and ignorant of reality, and their respective forms of violence and fear are inseparably linked. He submits that the idea of man being the sole controller is an illusion, as both parties are constantly trying to enslave and control each other through different means based on their physical and psychological constitutions. He further discusses how the mind seeks control as an antidote to deep-seated insecurity and the fear of elimination. This desire for control is so strong that individuals may even invite harm or play the role of the victim to gain moral leverage or compensation, which is another form of control. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the liberation of women cannot be separated from the liberation of men. He notes that if one partner in a relationship seeks spiritual growth or a 'dimensional leap' while the other remains stubborn, the environment becomes suffocating, and the seeker may eventually have to give up the relationship to continue their inner expansion. Finally, he addresses why people often resist true spiritual transformation, comparing it to the use of cheap substitutes like drugs. He explains that the elimination of the ego is a difficult and 'bloody battle,' leading many to settle for easily attainable highs or the familiar dynamics of control rather than pursuing the indescribable peace of spiritual joy. He concludes that global issues, such as nuclear proliferation or gross violence, are deeply linked to the subtle psychological pettiness and possessiveness found in personal relationships, and both must be addressed together for any real change to occur.