The aim of human life

What are the real responsibilities of a human being? I believe that it is necessary for us to think about this. The one definite fact is that we will all die. However, people from all schools of thought believe that the soul or self is immortal, although they do not know this for certain.

The point is that we should recognise that it is only while we are alive that happiness and unhappiness can be experienced…

And what I want to say is that through the kindness of the supreme power we have been given a human life…

You should search, within your hearts… and with thought and understanding discover the purpose of your life… By embracing the teachings of a living master you can experience truth, and by practising Knowledge you can fulfil your lives…

No matter what the world may say about me, I do not oppose any religion or scripture or any particular person. I recommend that everyone experience the divinity within themselves. Those who do not wish to experience that, don't have to. It is no loss to me. After all it is their lives. Those who listen to and understand the master's teachings, participate and experience Knowledge are not obliging me, It is their lives which are fulfilled. It is they who find true happiness and peace.

Shakti Nagar, Delhi, 6 November 1958