New
Year time is the time of year when we make new resolutions and new goals of
life. But the wise ones advise to know the true goal of life instead of making
one. Whatever new resolution, new goal you will make will be related to your
material body and this seemingly real world. But, the true seeker needs to perform
Self-analysis to gain understanding of the true goal of life. Under the influence
of materialism, very often we muddle up our worldly desires to be our goal in
life.
First
of all, one needs a clear understanding of the true goal of life – is it just
to fulfill material aspirations or desires? Or is there some higher purpose for
human life? One should devote some time to investigate the subtle difference
between the goal or objective or purpose of life and the aspirations or desires
or wishes of life. Unless one realizes the subtle difference between the pious
goal and the worldly desires, all the accumulations, accomplishments and
knowledge remain fruitless. Unless your worldly accumulations bring you long
lasting happiness, unless your knowledge takes you towards eternal blissfulness,
unless your friends take you towards eternal peace, it is all useless.