Q93. Are all souls equal?

Yes. Within the body of all living beings (animals, plants and humans) there is a soul. All souls are eternal, full of bliss, full of knowledge, and equal. “I hate no one. I am equal to all living beings…" (Lord Krishna, BhagavadGita 9.29) Lord Krishna is equal to everyone. This is another uniqueness of the Vedic teachings which cannot be found in the non-Vedic teachings where the animals are considered as food for humans, and those who don’t follow their ideology are considered low and sent to hell eternally.