As Prabhupada often pointed out to those who argue that women and men should have exactly the same roles in the society, “Well, then why should the women only have children? Let’s make it all equal: one time the woman has the child, next time the man has the child.”
Lecture on SB 3.6.32 – About the Four Varnas – Vyasa Puja 2008 – 5th Jan'08 – Tirupati
"All men are equal; everyone is equal in all respects." It sounds very noble and wonderful and being fair to everyone, but actually it's not being fair; it's causing disturbance in the society by not recognizing the differences and trying to artificially make everyone equal. (Then) the man who is driving the rikshaw should become the Prime minister-but will anyone agree to that?
Lecture on SB 3.6.32 – About the Four Varnas – Vyasa Puja 2008 – 5th Jan'08 – Tirupati
To artificially state that all are equal in all respects ignores the reality that everyone is not equal in all respects. Some people have different mentalities and different capabilities which make them better suited for different kinds of occupation.
Lecture on SB 3.6.32 – About the Four Varnas – Vyasa Puja 2008 – 5th Jan'08 – Tirupati
If we say "Well, everyone should be at the same capacity," then what actually happens is that everyone comes down – standards come down – because not everyone can come up to the highest level.
Lecture on SB 3.6.32 – About the Four Varnas – Vyasa Puja 2008 – 5th Jan'08 – Tirupati