Acharya Prashant argues that meat consumption is heavily subsidized by non-meat eaters, which he describes as a form of direct financial injustice. He explains that the market price of meat does not reflect the immense environmental costs, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and the destruction of tropical forests. He suggests that fiscal measures, specifically commensurate taxation, are necessary to address this imbalance. Furthermore, he highlights that a vast majority of global agricultureâapproximately three-fourthsâis dedicated solely to feeding animals for slaughter rather than feeding humans directly. He points out that the rapid clearing of forests is driven by the demand for more agricultural land to support meat production. Acharya Prashant emphasizes the need for education and transparency regarding the origins of food. He challenges the perception of agriculture as an inherently holy profession, noting its role in animal exploitation. He advocates for reaching out to children to instill a value system that views killing animals for food as monstrous. Ultimately, he asserts that veganism must be a holistic spiritual movement rooted in compassion. He concludes that if humans continue to exploit one another, they will not stop exploiting animals; therefore, compassion must be universal, leading individuals to cease being cruel to themselves and others.
