Acharya Prashant explains that a large segment of the world's population now proudly proclaims that only matter exists and nothing beyond it. They officially declare themselves atheists or agnostics, though he questions if they truly understand the implications of these terms. He argues that by asserting that only the material is real, the concept of the sacred has been entirely removed from the equation. When nothing is considered sacred, nothing is deemed worthy of reverence or respect. This materialistic worldview extends to the human body; if one's own body and a woman's body are both just material, the basis for respect and reverence disappears. The idea that something is holy and should not be defiled is lost. This, he states, contributes to an environment where the forces encouraging indulgence grow stronger while those restraining it weaken. The current era is one of instant gratification, where the philosophy is to seek happiness in the present moment. This mindset forms the logic of a rapist: 'I live in this moment, and my own happiness is the greatest goal. Why should I worry about future punishment? I will get my pleasure now.' He highlights societal hypocrisy by citing a TV channel that demands justice for a rape victim while also broadcasting a reality show where a six-year-old girl dances to an erotic song, with her parents applauding. He questions why the news channel, the film producer, the actress, and the audience who consume such content are not held accountable. He criticizes media for objectifying women with headlines like, 'These curves of Sneha will make you drool,' asking what 'hot' means if not sexually provocative. He argues that such content creators, advertisers, and the common people who consume it are cultivating a crop of rapists. The speaker concludes that the root of the problem is a lack of spirituality and a quest for truth, allowing foolish people with power and money to influence the masses. He clarifies that his opposition is not based on religious or cultural grounds but from a spiritual perspective. He asserts that when the mind is repeatedly filled with such 'garbage,' no meaningful action is possible. He calls for punishing not just the perpetrators of rape but also all those who contribute to the environment of lust and violence, including media houses, advertisers, and the common man who supports them.
