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Four-legged animals are better than many-legged living entities, and better than the animals is the human being, who has only two legs

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"Four-legged animals are better than many-legged living entities, and better than the animals is the human being, who has only two legs"

Srimad-Bhagavatam

SB Canto 3

It is said that certain birds, such as crows, can distinguish one form from another. Living entities that have many legs, like the wasp, are better than plants and grasses, which have no legs. Four-legged animals are better than many-legged living entities, and better than the animals is the human being, who has only two legs.
SB 3.29.30, Translation and Purport:

Better than those living entities who can perceive sound are those who can distinguish between one form and another. Better than them are those who have developed upper and lower sets of teeth, and better still are those who have many legs. Better than them are the quadrupeds, and better still are the human beings.

It is said that certain birds, such as crows, can distinguish one form from another. Living entities that have many legs, like the wasp, are better than plants and grasses, which have no legs. Four-legged animals are better than many-legged living entities, and better than the animals is the human being, who has only two legs.

Page Title:Four-legged animals are better than many-legged living entities, and better than the animals is the human being, who has only two legs
Compiler:MadhuGopaldas
Created:20 of Jul, 2012
Totals by Section:BG=0, SB=1, CC=0, OB=0, Lec=0, Con=0, Let=0
No. of Quotes:1