THE ESSENCE OF SANATANA DHARMA Part 2

What is the goal of human life? This is addressed in Bhagavatam 1-2-10

“The purpose of human life is to inquire about the Absolute Truth (ParamTattva) and the self (Atman) without which the value of human life is completely lost simply because the human life is meant only for attaining liberation। A human life is not for the purpose of sense gratification (which is available to other species of life easily).”

In the Bhagavatam, Lord Brahma while addressing an assembly of demigods (devataas) said,
“My dear demigods the importance of human life is such that we also desire to have such life, for in the human form only one can acquire (1) prefect religious truth, i।e. the Param Tattva and the (2) transcendental knowledge about the Supreme Lord” Bhagvatam. 3-15-24.

By understanding these one can attain liberation from the material world and the cycle of repeated birth and death. Mahabharat also echoes “After thousands of births one gets a chance for the human body, and though one is sure to die any moment yet it is very meaningful ( because it provides the opportunity for performing the devotional services of the Supreme Lord Krishna so that one can be liberated)।”

In this reference Bh.G.2-40 says “even a little advancement on this path ( of bhakti yoga) can liberate one from the most dangerous and fearful situation (of death and falling back into the life less than human).” It is therefore advised that while carrying out one’s duties as a house- holder one should not forget the real objective which is so stated by Lord Brahma in the above verse.”