Acharya Prashant addresses the ethical crisis within the dairy industry, specifically the systematic killing of male calves who are considered economically useless. He rejects the dilemma of choosing between 'lesser' and 'greater' evils, such as killing a calf at birth versus raising it for slaughter later. He argues that the entire industry is built on artificial insemination, which he characterizes as a form of systemic violence and forced pregnancy. He questions the fundamental necessity of the industry itself, asking why these animals are being brought into existence only to be exploited and killed. He asserts that the demand for milk is the primary driver of the slaughter industry, as the two are economically interdependent through subsidies. He challenges the cultural and biological justifications for milk consumption, noting that humans are the only species that consumes milk into adulthood and from another species. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that modern industrial dairy production is vastly more cruel than historical practices where animals lived in open spaces. He advocates for a shift to plant-based alternatives like soy, almond, and coconut milk, which are healthier, cheaper, and more ethical. He encourages individuals to make an immediate choice to stop consuming dairy, asserting that doing the right thing cannot have a bad ultimate result. He concludes by dismissing justifications for animal exploitation based on tribal rituals or survival myths, insisting that human lust for dairy is the root cause of this widespread violence.
