Heard two people talking today about the purpose of life. Interesting discussion really, though it's reality to me is much simpler than the direction the conversation went. :)
The purpose of life is happiness. To find our inner light while being in this human form, and become one with the universe.
Of course happiness is internal, and not stuck in material things. But knowing that is one thing, experiencing it is quite another. And the really happy happiness would come eventually after going through zillions of emotions, and realizing that happiness was within all the time. Even though we're searching for it, it's right there and we don't know it. External factors affect it of course, but that's just temporary. ;)
Desires are part and parcel of our human-ness, but it is possible to be desireless as well. (Although many times it is our desires that keep us moving forward in life and build up who we are). And some things which may seem like desires are actually inherent qualities that make up the person. It's a way of life, and they are 'detached desires' coz it's not the centre of existence for them. They understand there's more to life.
While we are here, in the midst of an experience, it is hard to really understand what is going on. But these are soul lessons, and they're a part of the soul's journey here. :)
As for Moksha/Nirvana, we're all heading towards it. At different paces, on different tracks, in different ways, but all of us are going towards realizing the light within and our true spirit forms. Because that's why we're here. That's why we're here in the earth-school. Till we get all the lessons right, study study study!
Life is seeming so uncomplicated and relaxed these days (even though in a lot of ways it's NOT!), and I'm enjoying this way of life. Probably soon there would be a different phase where everything seems irritating, maddening, hopeless and sad, but then that's another story. Wouldn't it be monotonous to stay absolutely the same forever? No growth, nothing. One can get tired even of being happy, I suppose.
So meanwhile life goes on, towards learning new soul lessons, getting closer to moksha, and consistent happiness. And, of course, as few desires. :)
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