Yes it is true. They have a particular concept of a "soul". The ancient dharmic traditions (Hindu thought) always said being alive means having a soul. Advance

Yes it is true. They have a particular concept of a "soul". The ancient dharmic traditions (Hindu thought) always said being alive means having a soul. Advanced features such as intelligence are just part of the advanced body, not a litmus test of a soul's presence. The only litmus test is the symptoms of life.