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बच्चों को माँसाहार से कैसे दूर रखें? || आचार्य प्रशांत (2018)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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Veganism
Meat-eating
Nature
Conditioning
Spirituality
Non-violence
Compassion
Human Nature
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that meat-eating is neither a natural human tendency nor a biological necessity. He argues that if humans were meant to eat meat, they would possess the physical attributes of predators, such as the claws and teeth of a lion, to hunt and consume prey directly. He points out that the modern meat industry hides the inherent cruelty and violence of slaughter through packaged products, which creates a false sense of detachment. If individuals were forced to kill animals with their own hands, most would find it impossible to consume them. In contrast, humans can easily pick and eat fruits and vegetables directly from nature, proving that a plant-based diet is our true nature. To encourage younger generations toward veganism, Acharya Prashant suggests shifting the narrative from morality to social relevance. Instead of teaching non-violence as an old-fashioned concept, he advises framing meat-eating as 'uncool' and promoting veganism as a modern trend. He also emphasizes the practical need to provide delicious plant-based alternatives, such as sweets made without dairy, to ensure that the transition is appealing. Furthermore, he discusses the internal conflict between worldly conditioning and spiritual conditioning. He suggests that one must balance these two aspects of human existence—matter and spirit—without letting either dominate, ultimately aiming for a state of freedom where both conditions cancel each other out.