Life is Nature. The only purpose of nature is to survive and perpetuate itself, and by extension, this is also the primary function of human life. From a physical perspective, the human body exists to live and to reproduce. However, humans possess a mind, which brings greater depth and complexity to the meaning of life.
It is the mind that expands the scope of life’s purpose through thought. Thoughts generate desires and desires drives actions to acquire or possess the objects of desire. These objects include love, acceptance, recognition, power, position, wealth and other physical and emotional needs. Yet, even if all these desires are satisfied, a sense of true fulfilment often remains elusive. This cycle—of desire, pursuit, and temporary satisfaction—defines the human experience, as individuals repeatedly strive to achieve the same ends, only to arrive at the same place of incompleteness.
If the pursuit of physical and emotional needs is all that human life is about, then there would be no substantial difference between humans and animals. Therefore, the purpose of human life must transcend the need to find fulfilment through objects of desire. The pertinent question is not simply “What is the purpose of life?” but rather “What is the purpose of human birth?”
In the material world, pursuits such as acquiring name, fame, and wealth have been thoroughly explored by countless individuals. However, very few—if any—have found lasting fulfilment in these achievements, as they rarely satisfy the deeper desires of the mind.
True fulfilment is characterised by the absence of desire and a state of complete peace. Nevertheless, society continues to condition individuals to repeat the same cycles that have persisted for generations, leading most people to experience life with varying outcomes, but almost always with the same core result: an unfulfilled existence.
There is, however, a vast body of knowledge accumulated experientially over thousands of years and well documented to share the real purpose of human birth and a way to be fulfilled. The Scriptures serve as a primary source for this wisdom. However, this profound knowledge is not integrated into our upbringing.
Only a few individuals, often prompted by life’s circumstances, are led to ask the fundamental questions: “Who am I?” and “What is the purpose of my birth?” Those who embark on this quest eventually discover this rich tradition of knowledge, marking the beginning of a new journey in their search for meaning and fulfilment.
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