Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of animal cruelty by explaining that it is not an isolated problem but a symptom of a deeper lack of self-knowledge. He emphasizes that true non-violence cannot be achieved through emotional appeals or superficial lifestyle changes like diet alone. Instead, he argues that violence stems from human ignorance, and therefore, the only real solution is self-realization and spiritual wisdom. He points out the hypocrisy in modern activism where individuals may adopt a vegan diet but continue to support destructive systems of development, consumerism, and environmental degradation that ultimately harm all living beings.