Acharya Prashant responds to a question about whether influential institutions should promote veganism. He begins by stating that a technical or management institution cannot have veganism on its primary agenda. However, he emphasizes that before being technocrats or managers, we are first and foremost living persons. He argues that our code of ethics must emerge from our own understanding, rather than being borrowed or institutionally enforced. As literate, sophisticated, and conscious people, we have access to compelling data, and from that understanding, the incentive and persuasiveness to go vegan should naturally arise. He clarifies that veganism is neither a cult nor a fad, but an imperative and a demand of the times we live in. To illustrate this, he draws parallels with historical shifts in consciousness, such as the abolition of slavery and the fight for women's rights. Practices that were once considered normal, like a human exploiting another or men dominating women, are now seen as wrong. He points out that just because something is normal does not mean it is right, and these norms are destined to change. He asserts that the progress of consciousness is a historical imperative, and we must decide if we want to be on the right side of history. Acharya Prashant predicts that, following human rights and women's rights, the next step in the evolution of consciousness will be to accord animals the right to life. He warns that in the future, those who deny animals this basic right will be viewed as primitive, much like we view those with outdated beliefs about race or gender today. He refers to this as understanding the 'Kaal Dharm,' or the law of the times. He stresses that environmental activism and veganism are very closely related, as a huge bulk of carbon emissions comes from animal agriculture. Our inability to quit consuming flesh and dairy leads to immense environmental and ecological damage. In conclusion, he posits that for scientifically-minded individuals who are in possession of the facts, these issues should matter deeply. The decision to adopt such ethics should come from individuals, based on their own understanding and conscience, rather than being a mandate enforced by any institution. It is a matter of personal responsibility for every young, aware person to look at the facts and decide for themselves.