Dharma: Difference between Humans and Animals

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Aahara Nidra Bhaya Maithunam Cha
Samaanam Etat Pashubhir Naranaam
Dharme Hi Teshaam Adhiko Vishesho
Dharmena Hinah Pashubhih Samaanaah

Food, Sleep, Fear and Sex
These actions are shared by humans and animals
Dharma only is the difference
Without Dharma, humans are the same as animals
Hitopadesha Verse 24

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Mukunda

Mukunda Raghavan: Mukunda is a jack of all trades but master of none. His educational background is a mix of political science, criminology, psychological and philosophy. He received his Juris Doctorate in Law from Boston University and was simultaneously working on his Masters in Philosophy focusing on continental philosophy (not completed). He has practiced as a prosecutor in New York City, General Counsel and Operating Officer of a healthcare company in Southern California, Head of Business and Operations for a legal tech company in India and is now in Strategy and Development. Much like his career, Mukunda’s intellectual interests and knowledge is varied, he is interested in Indian and Western philosophy, world mythology, Quantum Physics, Consciousness Studies, Psychology and variety of other fields.

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