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'माँ' बोलकर शोषण? || आचार्य प्रशांत, वेदांत महोत्सव ऋषिकेश में (2022)
आचार्य प्रशांत
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4 years ago
Vedanta
Veganism
Cow Protection
Dairy Industry
Exploitation
Hypocrisy
Organic Farming
Animal Rights
Description

Acharya Prashant addresses the deep-seated hypocrisy surrounding cow protection and dairy consumption, particularly in religious contexts like Mathura. He challenges the common sentiment of calling the cow a 'mother' while simultaneously exploiting her for milk and allowing her male calves to be sent for slaughter. He argues that if one truly considers the cow a mother, they must treat her with the same dignity, care, and intimacy as their biological mother, rather than treating her as a commercial commodity. He points out the logical fallacy in the dairy industry, noting that India is a leading beef exporter because the meat industry is a direct byproduct of the demand for milk. He dismisses the argument that calves only need milk for a few days, stating that no mammal produces milk for another species, and humans are the only ones who forcibly consume the milk of others. Responding to those who use tradition and history to justify dairy consumption, Acharya Prashant highlights the selective use of the past. He notes that while people cite ancient practices to defend milk and ghee, they readily embrace modern comforts like electricity, mobile phones, and social media that did not exist in those times. He emphasizes that true devotion or 'love' cannot be used as a 'strategy' or 'remedy' to sustain a business. Regarding the economic concerns of dairy farmers and the need for organic manure, he suggests that human ingenuity and modern alternatives must be explored rather than relying on the systemic exploitation of animals. He concludes that no economic or traditional argument can justify being the cause of an animal's suffering and eventual slaughter.