What are some of life greatest pleasures?

Question

It seems to me there could be at least three unexchangable levels of pleasure (i.e. no amount of one level could give you the pleasure on a higher level.
Level 1 = physical pleasure (sex, money, etc.)
Level 2 = family/children (what is your parents greatest pleasure?)
Level 3 = loyalty to a cause (your purpose in life)
What do you think?

Answer 1

It seems to me that the levels are not exactly levels, but different classes. The pleasures of one class cannot be substituted for the pleasures of another class, because they are different, and cannot be compared. Now, some people rate your Level 3 highest, others 2 or 1. It depends, I believe, on culture and upbringing, personal taste and situation in life.

Answer 2

I don't know if I could break it into levels, that's a tough thing to do...
My greatest pleasures are found in the most subtle things. I derive pleasure in giving with no intent on physical gain.
-smiling at someone who looks like they are having a horrible day
-sending flowers to my mom on any given day when she least expects it
-paying for a vet bill when I know a family can't afford it
-visiting kids in the hospital with my animals
etc..
That's just my life, I am fortunate enough to be able to do those things on a whim. I think much of life is about the small things we tend to overlook.
That being said, I cherish my family, my job, my various causes. Physical pleasure can be fleeting, but I would never discount it. With the right person, it can just be a cozy blanket around the rest of the stuff. A wicked smile can go a long long way...

Answer 3

To each his own. For me,

I would rate Level 2 first, then Level 1 and Level 3

Answer 4

Have you ever wondered about the reason of our existence? Have you ever wondered why we die, and where we go after death? What will happen to us in the end? Have you ever asked yourself why God made the earth and all that is in it under man’s dominion? Why were the night and the day, and the sun and the moon created? What are we supposed to do during our lifetime? Were we created just to eat, drink, and enjoy ourselves before we die? As one poet put it:
“I do not know whence I have come.
I saw my feet walking on the road.
As they please I go and stop.
What am I doing here?
How did the road find me?
I do not know! I do not know! I do not know! ”

God has emphasized in many verses of the Qur’an that He did not create us without purpose. He said: “What! Do you think that I created you simply in jest? And that you would not be returned to Me?” (23:115) He also said: “What! Does man think that he will be left to roam at his will?” (75:36) In addition, He said: “Do people think that they will be left to say: “We believe,” and they will not be held accountable?” (29:2)
Indeed, God Has created human beings for a purpose and with a purpose: TO WORSHIP HIM ALONE (Monotheism). He said: “I have not created the Jinn and humankind except only to worship Me. I don't require provision or feeding from them. Surely Allah is the All-provider, the Possessor of all strength, the Firm.” (51:56-58) In fact, all prophets told their people to worship God alone (Monotheism) and shun worshipping His creation (Paganism). God said: “I assuredly sent among every people a messenger with the command: Worship Allah and avoid worshipping false gods.” (16:36)
Prophet Abraham, for example, believed in One God, who had no partner. Anyone who holds a different understanding of God than this has contradicted the religion of Abraham and follows falsehood. God says in the Qur’an: “Those who reject the religion of Abraham make fools of themselves.” (2:130)
Prophet Jesus was reported in the Gospels to have said: “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only’.” (Luke 4:8)
Prophet Jacob also said (in the Qur'an) to his people: “Indeed, those which you worship besides Allah are only names that you and your forefathers have established, for which Allah has sent down no authority. The command belongs only to Allah. He has commanded that you worship none but Him. That is the right religion, but most people do not understand.” (12:40)
Read more about the TRUE BELIEVE which supported by the Miracle Holy Quran :
http://www.islam-guide.com/islam-guide.pdf

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Answer 5

the one category above all these categories is the mental level..the self satisfaction factor..which is the basic reason of pleasures in life

Answer 6

What are some of life greatest pleasures???

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A good way to make new friends!!