How A Whole Family Became Vegan
Mr. Sukesh Agrawal from Surat, India has shared with us a very inspiring and heartwarming story. Read it below in his own words.
Stories like this keep us inspired to continue our work, in the face of many of those that are disheartening and damaging to our movement, e.g. members funding religious and spiritual organizations and events that use dairy, funding the so called gaushalas, etc.
Here is a video where Mr. Agrawal is educating his family – https://www.facebook.com/reel/10156441079180428
Here is the series of videos that made them adopt veganism.
Part 1 on Ethics: https://goo.gl/dRdZpL
Part 2 on Environment: https://goo.gl/oKie5h
Part 3 on Health: https://goo.gl/xo4mvY
Part 4 on Ahimsa Milk: https://goo.gl/fkSGPZ
“Hello, my name is Sukesh Agrawal. Age:-40
I was born and brought up in Surat, Gujarat. As Surat is well known for its textile industry, I have been working as a textile trader for the past 25 years.
In mid-November 2017, while casually scrolling through Facebook, a video appeared on my feed. It was from a series called “Dairy Is Beef” by the inspiring Shweta Savla from Mumbai. I watched Part 1, and then, deeply moved, I went on to watch all the remaining parts.
That day was a turning point in my life.
For the first time, I truly understood the cruelty hidden behind the dairy industry. I immediately began researching more about it, and what I learned deeply disturbed me.
I had been a vegetarian all my life, but this realization pushed me to take the next step. Just three days later, on 27th November 2017 — my birthday, I completely eliminated dairy from my life and embraced veganism.
At that time, I was also a Harley-Davidson rider and owned a Fat Boy model. When I realized it had leather seats, I decided to sell the bike. I donated the entire amount to animal welfare causes, as I no longer wished to own anything that involved animal suffering.
But my journey didn’t stop there.
My family owns a small piece of land in Surat. Around that time, an animal rescue and hospital called “Prayas” was desperately looking for land to build a shelter and hospital for injured and abandoned animals. Without hesitation, our family decided to offer our plot to them free of cost, solely to help animals in need.
Later, I shared the same dairy industry videos with my family. Within one or two months, every member of our family chose to become vegan.
We live in a joint family of 10 members, and today, we are all proud vegans.
We believe in eating healthy, living consciously, and helping animals—not only through our choices but also by donating and supporting animal welfare initiatives.
This journey has given our lives deeper meaning, compassion, and purpose.
Veganism is not just about food.
It is about awakening.
It is the moment when your heart becomes louder than your habits.
When compassion becomes stronger than comfort.
When you finally realize that kindness should never come at the cost of another life.
Choosing veganism taught me that real strength lies in protecting the vulnerable, not exploiting them.
That true happiness comes from living without guilt, from knowing that my daily choices do not cause pain, fear, or suffering to any innocent being.
Today, when I look back, I feel deep peace — because no calf cries for my milk, no mother is separated for my taste, and no life is taken for my pleasure.
This peace is priceless.
Veganism gave me clarity, health, and a conscience I can proudly live with.
It transformed not just my plate, but my family, my values, and my purpose.
I believe the world does not need more power or profit – it needs more compassion.
And if one conscious choice can reduce suffering, heal our bodies, and create a kinder world, then veganism is not a sacrifice —
it is a privilege 🌱💚”
Many many thanks to Sukesh and his family to change the direction of their lives which people often find difficult and impossible – excuses to continue their animal exploitation.
