Question, March 20 -- By Sadhguru - Founder, Isha Foundation

Sadhguru, is gender equality achievable? When there are inherent differences, how can the two genders be equal?

Sadhguru: I think in today's context, we have misunderstood the word "equal." Equal does not mean same. Equal means equal opportunity, equal regard, equal respect, but not sameness of action. If you bring sameness of activity, you will put the woman to great disadvantage in most areas of life outside. You will put men to disadvantage in certain other areas of life.

And above all, inefficiency will prevail - women trying to do what men are good at, men trying to do what women are good at and making a mess of it. By training, everyone can do everything. But natural ap...