Acharya Prashant explains that while technical and management institutions like IITs and IIMs should not have veganism on their official agendas or enforce it institutionally, individuals within these institutions must develop their own code of ethics based on understanding and data. He emphasizes that we are living persons before we are technocrats or managers, and the data regarding animal exploitation is compelling enough to persuade conscious individuals toward veganism. He argues that veganism is not a cult or a fad but a demand of the times, comparing the current exploitation of animals to historical injustices like slavery and the denial of rights to women and marginalized groups. Just as society evolved to recognize human rights, he predicts that history will eventually accord animals the right to life, and those who deny this will be viewed as primitive. Furthermore, he highlights the intrinsic link between environmental activism and veganism, noting that animal agriculture is a major contributor to carbon emissions and ecological damage. He concludes that scientifically minded individuals should look at these facts and decide for themselves, as it is the responsibility of the individual rather than the institution to align with the progress of consciousness and the demands of the current era, known as Kaal Dharma.
