We Vegeterian People

Author(s): Atul Doshi
Publisher: Atul Doshi

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Why are we doing this?
1.What kind of barter exchange-India's export- USD 300 Bn. In 2012-13. Though meat export is only 1% of our total exports, millions of animals have been sacrificed to get this 1%. Each and every part of the bodies of cattle and other living beings are sold to import oil, computers, mobile phones, electronic items, luxury items, fertilisers, etc.
2. Do we need this kind of growth in milk, meat and leather... to be at No. 1,2,3...
It is desirable to be on the top of the global exporters list .It gives us pride and honour when we make progress in any sector, but it is not fair to harm living beings just to reach and to maintain that top exporter's position with respect to milk, meat, leather, chicken or egg production or in export of these items. Breeding animals for milk and meat cannot be termed as intelligent or hard work. It is sheer exploitation of animals which is leading to this kind of growth.
(3.) In India, 40% of Indians are vegetarians-highest in the world. Then, how come we rank 5th in beef production or 1st in beef export.
Developed countries do not want to breed animals for milk, leather or for meat which creates lots of pollution and adversely affects health of their citizens.
We, as humans and as Indians, should not overlook or ignore this serious threat to our identity, glory and our culture.
Indians have made the mark in almost all walks of life and we do not need to flourish in this 'bloody' business. There could be better noble ways to make money. Our selfishness, greed, uncontrollable habits and insensitivity have also made us machines. Many a times, we do not know the reason and objective of our doings.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
- Gandhiji
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