Acharya Prashant explains that the decision to stop consuming milk or animal products must arise from one's own understanding and realization to be lasting. He observes two types of people: those who make hasty decisions out of excitement and soon revert to their old habits, and those who progress through understanding, whose resolve strengthens over time. He emphasizes that adopting a vegan lifestyle is not a fashion or a fad, but a way of life rooted in deep compassion and non-violence. He advises against rushing into such changes; instead, one should take time to study and understand the reasons behind these choices until the mind is fully convinced that it does not want to participate in exploitation. Regarding nutritional concerns like Vitamin B12 deficiency, he suggests that there are plant-based sources and supplements available, making the consumption of meat unnecessary. Addressing the presence of violence in agriculture and pesticides, he acknowledges that while violence exists in many systems, one must draw a line. He argues that just as humans exercise self-restraint by not consuming human flesh despite its potential availability, one should choose to exercise that same restraint earlier by avoiding the exploitation of animals. True renunciation, he asserts, has strength only when it is backed by internal conviction rather than mere imitation.