Acharya Prashant addresses a question from a thirty-six-year-old man who feels guilty and conflicted about marriage. The questioner claims he does not want to marry, but feels pressured by guests and the belief that having children would improve his mother's health and longevity. Acharya Prashant criticizes this reasoning, suggesting that if the goal is simply to surround the mother with children for her health, she could work at a play school or serve at an orphanage. He points out the absurdity of using a potential wife and child as mere tools or 'toys' for someone else's well-being, especially when there is no guarantee of fertility or a successful relationship. He challenges the questioner's maturity, noting that at thirty-six, one should not be so easily swayed or 'molested' by the opinions of casual guests. He questions why such people are even allowed into his home if their influence is so distressing. Acharya Prashant highlights the hypocrisy of those who insist on 'one's own blood,' explaining that such biological obsession is often a mask for physical desires rather than a pursuit of truth. He suggests that if the desire to have children is genuine, adoption is a noble path that could help address the social issue of female infanticide in India. Ultimately, he advises the questioner to change his internal state and stop being a victim of social pressure and ignorance.
