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Sir, Why Family Members Don't Listen to Wise Advice? || Acharya Prashant, with Ahimsa Fellows (2023)
Shakti
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Veganism
Family System
Spirituality
Pleasure Principle
Ethical Living
Animal Rights
Social Influence
Pragmatism
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that the family system is generally incompatible with veganism, spirituality, and goodness because family relationships are often based on the pleasure principle rather than a search for truth. He notes that while it is possible to convert family members through perseverance, it is wishful thinking to expect them to be more receptive to virtuous advice simply because of their relation. He suggests that family members may perceive such advice as virtue signaling or an attempt to gain an upper hand, as they did not enter the relationship seeking a teacher or a preacher. Consequently, he advises focusing outreach efforts on neighbors or anonymous people on social media rather than on one's spouse or parents, where success is more likely. Regarding the ethics of veganism, Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the primary goal is saving lives rather than maintaining ideological purity. He argues that it is better to have a large number of people significantly reduce their consumption of animal products than to have a few perfect vegans, as the ultimate value lies in the lives saved.