Q147. What is the difference between human and animal consciousness?

The difference between human and animal consciousness is that humans are inquisitive and considerate. Real human beings enquire: • • • • • •

Who am I, and where have I come from? Where was I before this life? Where will I be after this life? Who exactly is God? Why do I suffer? Why is everyone born in different situations?

Every activity of a human being is to be considered a failure unless he enquires about God. Animals do not enquire. They simply eat, sleep, mate, and defend. Humans are compassionate, they always think of others. The animals mind their own business and don’t think of others. The humans are charitable, but the animals, are not charitable. They simply enjoy everything for themselves. The humans are friendly to all living beings, don’t eat the flesh of other living beings, and follow some form of religion. The animals eat other animals, are often aggressive, and don’t follow any religion. The animals like donkeys are busy working hard all day. The humans also have to work hard to make a living, but at the same time they think of what is ahead after this life. The animals don’t think of what will happen after this life. Do you have human or animal consciousness?