Actress Swara Bhasker and filmmaker Sonu Tyagi. / Courtesy Photo, Facebook/Swara Bhaskar

Writer, director, and producer Sonu Tyagi, known for his spiritual endeavors, has expressed strong support for vegetarianism following a recent social media debate against actress Swara Bhaskar. Tyagi, founder of Approach Entertainment and the spiritual organization Go Spiritual India, spoke out in response to a controversy sparked by a tweet celebrating vegetarianism.

The debate unfolded when a vegetarian food blogger shared her pride in maintaining a cruelty-free diet. The blogger shared a photo of her meal, stating, “I am proud to be vegetarian. My plate is free from tears, cruelty, and guilt,” prompting actress Swara Bhasker to raise ethical concerns regarding vegetarian practices.

Bhasker highlighted issues such as the treatment of animals in the dairy industry and the environmental impact of certain agricultural practices associated with vegetarianism.

She wrote in a tweet, "Honestly… I don’t understand this smug self righteousness of vegetarians. Your entire diet is made up of denying the calf its mother’s milk.. forcibly impregnating cows then separating them from their babies & stealing their milk. You eat root vegetables? That kills the whole plant!”

Honestly… I don’t understand this smug self righteousness of vegetarians. Your entire diet is made up of denying the calf its mother’s milk.. forcibly impregnating cows then separating them from their babies & stealing their milk. You eat root vegetables? That kills the whole… https://t.co/PqHmXwwBTR

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) June 16, 2024

In his response, Sonu Tyagi emphasized the ethical and environmental benefits of vegetarianism, advocating it as a compassionate lifestyle choice aligned with spiritual values. Tyagi criticized Bhasker's comments for potentially undermining the positive aspects of vegetarianism, which he believes are crucial for promoting animal welfare and sustainability.

“Our spiritual traditions teach us that all living beings have a soul, and harming animals disrupts the spiritual harmony that connects us all,” he explained. “A vegetarian diet minimizes harm and reflects a commitment to kindness and respect for all life forms.”

"Swara Bhasker’s comments are disappointing and counterproductive," Tyagi remarked. "While it's important to address ethical concerns within all dietary practices, undermining vegetarianism ignores its significant benefits for animal welfare and environmental sustainability."

 

Sonu Tyagi's spiritual organization Go Spiritual India advocates vegetarianism. /

Go Spiritual India, under Tyagi's leadership, actively promotes vegetarianism through various campaigns aimed at raising awareness about its health benefits and environmental sustainability. The organization plans to launch an 'I Am Proud to Be Vegetarian' campaign, furthering its mission to educate the public about the merits of a vegetarian lifestyle.