Acharya Prashant addresses the question regarding the supposed medicinal properties of cow urine and Ganges water. He explains that the Ganga is a beautiful, sacred river, and its water, particularly in the Himalayas, is beneficial due to the various herbs and substances it collects. However, he clarifies that this does not imply the presence of any magical, virus-curing chemical. He suggests that people who have consistently consumed this water might develop stronger immunity, making them less susceptible to infections, but emphasizes that there is no magic involved. He points out that if such a special chemical existed, scientists and doctors would have already utilized it to create medicines or vaccines. Applying the same reasoning to cow urine, Acharya Prashant describes the cow as a lovely, innocent animal that, like all beings, deserves protection. He states that a great injustice is done to the cow by attributing special properties first to its milk and now to its urine. The cow suffers due to this so-called "specialness," and this ignorance and blindness ultimately harm the animal. He argues that if any special chemical were present in cow urine, researchers would be the first to eagerly investigate it to develop medicines, even if for profit. Acharya Prashant further questions the fabricated relationship between the cow and religion (Dharma). He defines Dharma as the investigation of the ego—understanding the inner self that experiences life—which he asserts has no connection to the cow. He argues that because people do not understand the true meaning of Dharma, they have arbitrarily linked it to the cow. He also points out the hypocrisy of those who worship the cow while having no objection to eating other animals like chicken. He warns that when we deem a being useful, we inevitably exploit and enslave it. As long as humans view the cow as a useful animal, it can never be truly liberated. He highlights the paradox that India is a major beef exporter, a direct consequence of the dairy industry. The demand for milk leads to the birth of countless calves, and he questions the fate of the male calves. He concludes that consuming cow's milk indirectly encourages cow slaughter. He states that he advocates for veganism out of a deep sense of compassion and a desire to end violence against all animals.
