Acharya Prashant addresses the comparison between eating an animal and an apple, asserting they are fundamentally different. He explains that human identity is primarily consciousness, not just a body. Since we value peace of mind and seek completion, our actions should reflect a reverence for consciousness. He argues that because consciousness is the only thing of true value, one must choose food that causes the least amount of damage to it. The speaker highlights the distinction between the consciousness of an animal and a plant. While an apple does not resist or seek freedom, an animal experiences fear, hates being caged, and desires liberation, much like a human. He points out the inconsistency in human behavior: we do not eat other humans because we recognize their high level of consciousness. He suggests that if we draw a line to exclude humans from being food, we should extend that compassion to animals as well. Acharya Prashant discusses the concept of non-violence, explaining that unavoidable harm to microorganisms or plants during survival is considered "akarma" rather than deliberate violence, as mentioned by Shri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. He dismisses the argument that meat-eating is "natural" by noting that humans have abandoned the ways of the jungle in almost every other aspect of life, such as using technology and medicine. He concludes that spirituality and empathy are the only solutions to cruelty, as they allow us to see animals as fellow struggling beings deserving of help rather than slaughter.