Why Prabhupada said women are less intelligent??

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The books written by AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada are read by millions, inspiring uncountable persons in their spiritual path. His commentary on the Bhagavad-Gita for example is the most read commentary on this invaluable classic, with more than 50 million copies sold. His bold, authentic, and scholarly presentation of the Vedic tradition received lavish acclamation from scholars and world leaders, and his success in spreading spiritual values capable of counteracting the effects of materialism is undeniable.

However, a component is his teachings that many readers may find difficult to digest is his affirmations that women are less intelligent than men. Nowadays ladies attain high positions as university teachers, doctors, engineers, computer programmers, researchers, and even as spiritual leaders. Many other historical examples can also be added from different times and cultures. Having this in mind, how could one understand this?

This is actually a very deep point that requires an elaborate explanation. That’s why this video is long: there is a certain line of thought we have to go through so this point can be explained. If you skip through it you may miss the line of thought.

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