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Our planet is going through a huge climate crisis. It is no longer a concern but an ongoing existential crisis that is much larger and more immediate than what many of us think.

The Jain philosophy does not view non-animals as commodities for human use

Consuming animal products, including dairy has been consistently shown to have adverse impacts on human health

Veganism is rooted in the moral consideration for all living beings, emphasizing compassion and non-harm.

Veganism, which seeks to eliminate harm to all living beings, is deeply rooted in Ahimsa (non-violence) and is simply its application.

The production of animal-based foods is notoriously resource-intensive, requiring large amounts of water, feed, and land, contributing significantly to deforestation, habitat loss, and species extinction.

Vegan is a term coined in 1944 by British animal rights activist Donald Watson, a Westerner, who was inspired to become a vegetarian at the age of fourteen after witnessing the slaughter of a pig on his uncle’s farm.

The most unique aspect in Shramanik philosophies is their simplicity. Nothing exemplifies it better than the practice of Pratikraman – which acknowledges the effect of actions and seeking forgiveness in the fullest sense of the word.

Veganism is an ethical stance rooted in Ahimsa that seeks to exclude, as far as is possible, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose.