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The meaning of human life

A spiritual discourse on the value and purpose of human life.

"Our life is one of the best and most precious lives. This is the precious diamond which is given to us."

"If humans are doing only that much, where is the difference between humans and animals? Definitely, we do have a very high aim for our life."

The speaker emphasizes the unique and unrepeatable opportunity of human incarnation, arguing it should not be wasted on mere animalistic pursuits like eating and procreation. He poses fundamental questions of existence and urges listeners to awaken dormant human qualities to discover their higher purpose and serve the world with happiness.

Recording location: USA, Washington, Seminar

Our life is one of the best and most precious lives. This is the precious diamond which is given to us. This human life will not be given to us again and again. This body you cannot buy anywhere, and you cannot borrow it from anyone. It is only a chance to have this body. Therefore, we shall try to keep this body healthy and harmonious, and through this body we shall serve the world; we should be happy, and we should give this happiness to others. What is the sense of our life? Only humans can think. It is said, "Who am I, and from where do I come, and what is the purpose of my coming, and where will I go?" This is one of the questions which should be answered by each and every human. Khānā, pīnā, bhogānā, paśubhī, param sujanā—eating, drinking, getting children, and building a house; animals are also very expert. If humans are doing only that much, where is the difference between humans and animals? Definitely, we do have a very high aim for our life. If you believe in God, then think. If God has given you this life, the human life especially, why did He give you this life? What does it mean to be a human? Which qualities make us human? There must be a complete difference between other creatures and humans. So where are those qualities? They are dormant in the human body. We shall utilize them; we shall awaken those qualities. Then we will be able to do the right duties, the right performance of human duties. Recording location: USA, Washington, Seminar

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