Why are we really here?

WHAT is the purpose of our life?

- RAJYOGI BRAHMA KUMAR NIKUNJ JI

This question has been a matter of contemplation for many philosophers, scientists, sociologists and saints since ages. And yet, to our wonder, each one of us has a different and creative answer to it.For instance, if you ask a kid, he would say life is all about eating, drinking and sleeping (khaana-pee-na-sona).

A youngster would say, “just chill and have a kick”, is what I want from life. In short, every individual will have his/her own version of an answer to this question. The dictionary defines “purpose” as the reason for which something exists or is done, made or used.

To understand in simple words, one can say that if we are born, then how are we putting it to use? There can be many different ways, right?

Like, there are individuals who live with a single-point principle of extracting more and more out of life.

Such people’s sole objective is to derive whatever they can from everything and everyone, as if the whole world is meant for them and everything should serve them. It is like living at the cost of others.

Then there are some individuals who live by the principle of “live and let live” (jiyo aur jeene do), which means giving less to others and getting the most out of them.

This transactional approach has become a norm for many in today’s fast-paced world. Lastly, there are a rare few individuals who live by the principle - “live for others”. Such people’s approach in life is to simply give.