Acharya Prashant explains that humans are distinct from animals because their primary identification is with the mind rather than the body. While an animal will flee to protect its physical life, a human is capable of sacrificing their body for a mental ideal, whether noble or ignoble. This mental dominance is why Vedanta, which focuses on disciplining the mind, is considered superior to physical yoga. He notes that many people prefer physical practices because they live at an animalistic level of consciousness, whereas humans should focus on mental purification.