I sort of feel like messing with some philosopher's heads here a bit but:
Some believe that the only purpose for us to be here is to procreate (make babies to keep making more, generations, etc), but if that's the only reason for the existence of humans, it basically 'disproves itself' so to speak.
Why would a bug exist in the middle of the forest where most don't see them, to just procreate more bugs.....??? It's pointless! No, the reason is that there are other human beings who are here to grow and reach wholeness just like you and me. We help each other grow and learn about ourselves. I have no intention of debating this, which I find hysterical if you do. It's like disproving gravity! Anyway... I just had to post this....
2007-12-27 09:41:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Acording to the ancient Vedic wisdom (the original "How to" books given at the time of creatio by God) the purpose of human life is to realize our real self beyond this body. for example -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. We fell here due to envying Gods position. He made the material world for those who want to try to live separately from Him (Which is impossible because He is actually everywhere). After many lifetimes of trying to be happy in this temporary world one becomes frustrated and board and begins to question their existence. We then seek out real happiness, and when one becomes sincere God reveals how to come back Home. Those who are intelligent, take up the process of self realization (Bhakti Yoga) which begins with the chanting of the Maha Mantra (the great mantra for deliverance from all suffering and illusion), which gives one real peace, happiness and reality. Then at the end of life they can give up all material attachments and fully surrender to God and return to the eternal Kingdom, where there is no more birth, death, old age, or disease and be eternally happy. For info. Go to harekrishnatemple.com Read Bhagavad Gita- As it is by Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada asitis.com can be read on line.
2007-12-27 10:49:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shouldn't we just evolve again and find out? What's hindering us from evolving further? McDonalds? Segways?
I doubt that the purpose is to pop out more babies. I think the purpose of life is evolution. Why create life if it is only going to sit on the computer checking their myspace? Life finds it's own purpose.
2007-12-27 10:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by traceur651 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To find and explore your full potential. To use your senses and expand your knowledge. The purpose of life is to live fully with a whole heart. To accept all, learn from all and finally be all. Blessings on you.
2007-12-27 09:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I certainly agree that procreation is not our purpose. No natural process, e.g. evolution, by itself can give purpose. We may as well ask a cloud the purpose of a raindrop.
2007-12-27 23:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by Matthew T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To Ride a Harley.
2014-12-28 08:44:25 · answer #5 · answered by nate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I know for certain: To keep breathing.
What I believe: To love, to learn.
2007-12-27 09:45:22 · answer #6 · answered by Diana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Kelly, the purpose is to find purpose its that simple.
2007-12-27 09:48:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The purpouse of life is to figure out what the purpouse of life is.
2007-12-27 09:47:24 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To make a choice:
God: learn and obey
Devil: Sin and go to hell.
2007-12-27 09:47:12 · answer #9 · answered by LandOfMisty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is a diary, babe.
2007-12-27 09:49:52 · answer #10 · answered by 666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋