Acharya Prashant explains that the exploitation in the dairy industry is a direct result of human greed and the desire for profit. He argues that even without seeing the inside of a dairy, one can deduce the cruelty involved because humans are inherently exploitative when a resource yields money. He emphasizes that if an animal is seen as a financial asset, humans will do anything—such as artificial insemination and constant pregnancy—to extract maximum productivity, regardless of the animal's suffering. He highlights the biological mismatch of humans consuming milk from other species, noting that no other mammal consumes the milk of another species or continues milk consumption into adulthood. He argues that milk is specifically designed by nature for the offspring of a particular species and is unnecessary for human adults. Addressing the cultural defense that Shri Krishna consumed milk, Acharya Prashant clarifies that Shri Krishna's actions as a child were bound by the customs and geography of his time. He distinguishes between time-bound traditions and timeless spiritual truths, asserting that while Shri Krishna's childhood habits were cultural, his timeless message is found in the Bhagavad Gita, which contains no mandate for dairy consumption. He urges people to follow the essential, timeless teachings rather than historical, cultural habits. He also discusses the environmental catastrophe caused by animal agriculture, referring to it as a "third world war" due to its destructive impact on the planet, including methane emissions and resource depletion. He critiques the vegan movement for often being disconnected from spirituality or viewing religion as an obstacle. He maintains that true non-violence (Ahimsa) is the core of Indian spirituality and Vedanta. He explains that without internal spiritual transformation to address the "inner animal" or human ignorance, external movements like veganism cannot fully succeed. He concludes that Ahimsa is an all-inclusive principle that involves a right relationship with oneself, others, and all living beings, and that true religion is a destroyer of exploitative traditions.