Acharya Prashant addresses a questioner who feels discouraged by the slow progress of animal welfare and veganism, comparing the struggle to a losing battle. He explains that human cruelty toward animals has intensified over the last few centuries, especially with the advent of industrial power. Because these destructive habits have developed over hundreds of years, reversing them will naturally take a significant amount of time. He emphasizes that large-scale changes on Earth occur over vast timescales, and a human lifespan of eighty years is too small a reference frame to judge the success of such a monumental task. Even if success takes five hundred years, it should be considered a quick victory in the context of planetary history. Acharya Prashant highlights that the most sacred word is 'effort' and that one must work without the expectation of seeing immediate results or gaining personal recognition. He cites historical examples like Gautama Buddha, Mahavira, and the Sikh Gurus, noting that their movements took generations and the efforts of many successors to fully flourish. He points out that while popular products or films succeed quickly because they cater to existing desires, movements like veganism are difficult because they go against human cravings. He encourages the questioner to view their work as planting seeds that may only sprout long after they are gone. Finally, Acharya Prashant acknowledges the severity of the environmental crisis and the massive scale of animal slaughter, noting that meat consumption is a primary driver of climate change. He admits that the momentum of human destruction is heavy and will take immense effort to stop and reverse. He advises the questioner not to be disheartened by the data or the lack of immediate change, but to focus entirely on the sincerity and intensity of their effort. He concludes that while the situation is dire, working for the 'Yug Dharma' (the duty of the age) is essential, and such a cause cannot be permanently defeated, even if it takes centuries to succeed.