-->Child : Learning what ever it comes across (environment)
-->Teen : Education and likes only opposite sexes
-->Adult : Money and Courtship
-->Old : Waiting for Death
-->Dead : Waiting for 'Tit for Tat' (to be born again and kick foe's)
Is this the only routine, one should do nothing other than this, for this generation and for next generations after and after...?
2007-02-08 22:57:20 · 14 answers · asked by Aadi Purusha 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Your response to your own question is morbid.
Regardless of your age or condition, remain alert to learn and by all means - CREATE. Never wait for death, be ready and let it surprise you.
2007-02-08 23:56:21 · answer #1 · answered by Still Alive 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I think learning should continue your whole life, not just as a child. Education is important. There should also be creativity in your life. It's a huge part of my life. I couldn't live without art & music. I think there's more to adulthood than earning money & falling in love (courtship as you put it)! Though most of us do have to work for a living & do have relationships. What about other life experiences, friends, family, having fun? What about nature, travel, adventure? What about religion, spirituality, discovering about yourself & the world & the meaning of life? Some people never get married but still have fulfilling lives. I don't think old people are waiting for death! I would hope that most of them are enjoying retirement & can relax, not have to go to work. They have time for travel & hobbies. Maybe they can have a nice garden, be involved in crafts, etc. Once this body is dead, the soul lives on in the afterlife, in Heaven (at least that's what I believe).
Life is only routine if you make it that way. You can make your life as unique & exciting as you choose. There are no rules. Life shouldn't be about waiting for death. You should enjoy every moment of your life from infancy to old age. Never lose your child-like sense of wonder. Never forget to play & have fun. You're never too old to learn, to enjoy life, to love, to explore all that this beautiful world has to offer!
2007-02-09 01:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One should do 3 hours meditation by becoming disciple of a good Guru. Then 8 to 10 hours one should spent on earning livelihood by honest means. Some time should be devoted to once family members, listening to them and guiding and advising them.
2007-02-09 00:13:17 · answer #3 · answered by Spider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
+ Birth Friendship Love Family Wisdom Truth Death +
2007-02-08 23:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by Dimitris C. Milionis - Athens GR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Buddha saw another possibility.
Love and blessings Don
2007-02-09 03:30:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perform your duty and all that is expected of you with utmost sincerity. Don't do it with a sense of ennui, but imbued with enthusiasm as if an opportunity to work out your karma.
2007-02-08 23:12:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Got the MEANING of LIFE. Now, Go to -- The One, who can Teach you -- How to Control IT and Be Happy Always (come what may). Please Bear It in mind --- "I Pay For What I DO".
2007-02-09 01:36:16 · answer #7 · answered by sandy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my favorite Jewish scriptures sums it up for me:
"Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God."
(or Gods, sense of the divine, higher calling...)
2007-02-09 12:17:37 · answer #8 · answered by umjustasking 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remain mortal and do not play the role of God !! Do we have any other choice???
2007-02-09 23:47:09 · answer #9 · answered by Ganesh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in this mortal world , the most important thing / deed / work / religion / mindset that :
"NEVER DO ANYTHING WHICH COULD HURT OTHERS"
"physically as well as mentaly / psychologically"
2007-02-10 02:53:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋