Gopala Krsna: There is a very big women’s liberation movement in America, they call it Womens Lib. So they want equal opportunity for women.

Prabhupada: But who will give birth to the child? [laughter] Where is that liberation? [laughter] Can the woman transfer to the man to give birth to the child? [laughter].

Devotee (2): They are trying. [laughter]

Prabhupada: Where is the liberty? The woman has to carry the child for ten months — nature’s way. To go against nature, that is foolishness. God has made woman. Man should have respect [indistinct]. What woman can do, man cannot do. What man can do, woman cannot do. So how there can be equal rights? That is not possible. Everyone should do his own duty and be happy. Karyam karma karoti [Bg. 6.1]

“It is my duty. I have to do it.” Husband should give all comforts to the wife; she may not be uncomfortable in any way. They want food, cloth, little ornaments. Yes. In so many ways, the husband must give to keep the woman satisfied. [indistinct] In India you will find that the poor man, they will get — what is called — lead bangles. They cannot provide silver or gold, but bangle must be there. If not lead, then glass. She will be satisfied with good sari, good bangle, good foods and some children.

(July 25, 1974, New York)