A questioner recounts a distressing incident where he witnessed a donkey, owned by a cruel master, collapsing repeatedly and eventually dying before help could arrive. He shares his deep-seated love for animals and how he is often moved to tears by their suffering, especially after watching videos of animal cruelty. He asks Acharya Prashant about the pervasiveness of such cruelty. Acharya Prashant responds by acknowledging that the incident was noticed only because it happened in plain sight. He explains that it is difficult for us to imagine the extent to which our way of life is built upon cruelty. This cruelty is an inherent part of our civilization's structure. The incident with the donkey was a mere coincidence that made the questioner aware of this reality. He points out that our entire civilization, including the clothes we wear, the electricity we use, and the medicines we take, is dependent on the exploitation of animals and nature. The very foundation of what we call human civilization is the exploitation of animals. Acharya Prashant identifies two fundamental reasons for this situation: the instinct to procreate and the tendency to consume. He explains that these two are interconnected. The more a person is a consumer, the more they feel the need to have children to fill their house, just as they fill it with furniture and other goods. He asserts that the real culprits are those who continue to have children. The Earth does not have enough resources for the current population, and for a sustainable life, the population should be less than a quarter of what it is today. He criticizes the notion that having two children is acceptable, stating that even having one child is a great cruelty. He further elaborates that 80% of the cruelty we inflict on the planet is due to having children, while the remaining 20% includes issues like plastic use and car emissions. He calls out the hypocrisy of so-called environmentally conscious people who focus on minor issues while ignoring the massive impact of procreation. He states that the most auspicious act at this time is to not have children. If one must, then having only one is a lesser evil. He suggests that if one is truly compassionate, they should either not have children and reduce their consumption, or if they cannot control their consumption, they should at least not have children. In conclusion, Acharya Prashant suggests that the dead donkey's body should be placed in front of maternity homes to symbolize that it is not life, but death that is born there. He argues that every child born brings with it the death of millions of animals and the extinction of countless species. He emphasizes that the real criminals are those who give birth and those who celebrate it. He states that the two main drivers of human action are either love for the Truth, which pulls one forward, or fear, which makes one run away. Since love for Truth is rare, most people are driven by fear.