if we enter this world with no possessions, and leave with none. what is the point of striving for all we can get?
2007-08-11 08:25:59 · 14 answers · asked by zipperip 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Very intelligent observation. There is no point Why? Because, we are not this material body, IE; Race, color, nationality, Religion, mind, intellect, senses, job, etc. We are all eternal spirit souls, part and parcel of the Supreme Soul, also known as Krishna, Allah, Jehovah, Vishnu, etc. We never die, only this mortal body dies.
This material world is not our real home, it is called Maya (illusion) and is temporary and full of misery, only one fourth of the souls come here, and the rest are enjoying blissful eternal loving relationships with our Maker named above. Those who are intelligent,Give up this overindeavor for material gain and take up the process of self realization (Bhakti Yoga) which gives one real peace, happiness and reality. Then at the end of life they can return to the eternal Kingdom where there is no more birth, death, old age, or disease and be eternally happy.
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2007-08-11 10:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to me, the point of having possessions is to use them while we are here, and since we arrived with none, we have to strive for them or do without, just as we would on any trip we took
we dont need all we can get, nor even most of what we get, but they are nice to enjoy
2007-08-11 15:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by dlin333 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To have an enjoyable life, of course. If you don't understand that, go live on the streets of India with no possessions.
2007-08-11 15:43:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the only life I know, and possibly the only life I will ever have.
I would like to make the best of it. The point is my own. Nobody else need understand.
2007-08-11 15:46:39 · answer #4 · answered by Mystine G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you have children and you leave them your possessions, they have children and so on and so forth. possessions, most of the tend to help living more bearable, and thats what youre doing, making life a little more bearable
2007-08-11 16:07:54 · answer #5 · answered by ceesteris 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People in the US are generally materialistic and we live in a capitalist society. It is about wants, not needs.
2007-08-11 18:16:28 · answer #6 · answered by True 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(Speaking of spiritual possessions)Their puprose is the evolution of our soul/spirit
2007-08-11 16:38:15 · answer #7 · answered by Chips 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because you dont need possesons when your dead and the more possiesions you have, the more you are (usually) remembered. we need to have posseions to make our life valuable and that is what life is about, making an impact, and you cant fufill your lifes purpose without possesions
2007-08-11 15:34:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is a good question and if it could be answered then we would have a llot more in common to talk about
2007-08-11 15:37:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
temporary creature comfort
2007-08-11 22:48:24 · answer #10 · answered by thelostrose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋