z. Are all souls equal?

Soul or Atman is an eternal entity that animates the life of all living creatures. Human beings, therefore, do not stand in an exclusive position in this regard. Every single creature, both giant and small, including insects and microscopic organisms, possesses a soul. Yes, all souls are inherently the same.

Different souls have different sense-capability. Examples of one-sense living entities would include various types of plant life. A two-sense living being would include life forms such as shellfish and worms; a three-sense creature would include ants and snails; a four-sense life forms would include various types of flying insect, such as bees and butterflies; and a five-sense living being would include humans, as well as animals. Even so, all souls are inherently the same.

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