Serving the World without Harming Other Beings – Farmer Sivalingam Vasanthakumar, Part 2 of 2

Although the decision not to send his sheep for slaughter has cost him almost ￡10,000 in lost earnings, Kumar has no regrets and has peace of mind. Being aware of climate change, Kumar decided that, along with changing his business from animal livestock farming to organic vegetable growing, he would also change his diet. “At the moment, I am a vegetarian. I am in the process of becoming a vegan.” “It’s only a small farm, but I think if we all do a little bit, little bit, we will make a big impact on the planet’s ecosystem.” “But it will change, because now we’re seeing climate change, that evidence coming up that livestock farming is causing, creating a lot of carbon emission and so, the farming system has to change.” In closing, Kumar expresses his love for all beings. “From my heart, I would like to tell everybody that every life matters on this planet. So, let’s not destroy them. Look after them, nurture them; they are precious. The planet is precious for us. Let’s be kind to all living beings.”