Animals Quote by Yogi Ramacharaka
““Many of the physical desires and emotions are akin to those of the lower animals, and in the undeveloped man these desires and emotions predominate and overpower the higher nature, which latter is scarcely in evidence.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Science of Yoga, 1905
Human lower instincts dominate when higher virtues are undeveloped, leading to imbalance
In simple terms: Base desires can overwhelm higher nature
Key Takeaway
Cultivate higher virtues to balance instincts
Themes
self‑development
spirituality
human nature
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
spiritual
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- education
Key Concepts
psychology of desire
moral development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you strengthen higher virtues?
- What practices help temper base desires?
A Different Perspective
Higher nature may be suppressed by strong lower urges
