Acharya Prashant explains the concept of the remembrance of species by drawing parallels between human and animal behavior. He observes that just as dogs bark at strangers or cats fight, humans often exhibit identical patterns of behavior. This recognition serves as a reminder of one's inherent animalistic nature. He clarifies that this remembrance is not about recalling a specific personal past life or a particular identity, as personal traits perish with the body. Instead, it is the impersonal tendencies and instincts that persist and are reborn across time. While an individual person has only one birth, these underlying tendencies continue to flow through different forms. The speaker emphasizes that human actions, even when hidden behind social status or closed doors, are often driven by the same basic instincts as those of animals like monkeysтАФprimarily focused on survival, consumption, and reproduction. He points out that acknowledging this reality can be a blow to the ego, which is necessary for spiritual growth. By seeing that one's current lifestyle mirrors the behavior of animals, a person can gain a deeper understanding of their own state. This realization is what he defines as the true remembrance of species, where the animalistic nature within is revealed. Acharya Prashant concludes that spirituality is not about making guesses or assumptions about past incarnations. Rather, it is about the honest observation of one's current tendencies. He suggests that recognizing how one's actions resemble those of various animals is sufficient for spiritual progress. Once these internal animalistic tendencies are exposed and understood, an individual gains the potential to transcend and conquer them. This process of self-observation leads to the opening of one's eyes and the possibility of moving beyond primitive instincts.
