At some point of time in everyone’s life this question arises as to what is the purpose of human life. Why are we born and what is the purpose? In the absence of any clarity most people just live life for the sake of living. Living without any direction is like wandering in a jungle not knowing whether we are going inside the jungle or getting out of it. Human birth is certainly not without a purpose. We are the most special species of all the 84 lakh species in the universe with enormous potential for intellect, wisdom, growth, free will, revelations, construction, destruction, recreation and emotions.
Through my spiritual experience, I summarise human life purpose as five-fold. It is as follows:To be progressive: As the creator Himself is progressive we are also expected to be progressive. We have been sent here by the creator to evolve ourselves materialistically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. Through progressive attitude we get ourselves tuned with the frequency of the creator. He expects us to attribute all our achievements, success, growth and possessions to Him.
To enjoy His creation and live happily: He has given everything to everyone to enjoy life based on what each one deserves and what can give happiness, yet we complain for insufficiency out of expectations and comparison and feel sorrow.
To spread happiness: Not only should we always remain happy but we should also spread happiness around us. He wants us to follow his concept of seeking happiness in the happiness of others, as He himself has created this universe for others.
To liberate ourselves from worldly entanglement and go back home (go back to him): Even though we have been sent here for a temporary period and with some specific objective, we have forgotten the same and engrossed ourselves in the attractions of the world.
To help liberate others: Not only are we engrossed in the world, He wants us to remind others and also help them liberate themselves from worldly attachment.
Sadguru Rameshji is a modern age spiritual guru and founder of Poorna Ananda, a centre for spiritual evolution and joyful living. Visit www.poornaananda.org
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