What is the real purpose of Life?

Once upon a time there lived a very wise man. He was the mayor of a local Village. Everyone respected him and his views and opinions were well-regarded. Many people came to him seeking for advice. His son however was very lazy and wasted his time by sleeping and spending time with his friends no amount of advice or threat made any difference to him. It would not change at all. The years passed and with time faded the Youth of the wise man as he Grew Older he began to worry about his son's future. He recognized that he had to give his son something so that he could take care of himself and his family in the future.

So one day the wise man called his son to his room and said my son you are no more a kid and now, you must learn to take responsibilities and understand life. I want you to find the real purpose of your life. And once you find it, remember it always and you will lead a life full of happiness and joy forever. He then handed his son a bag when the son opened the bag he was surprised to see that there were four pair of clothes one for each season, there were also some raw fruits, greens, lentils, little money and a map. Father continued to the son I want you to find a treasure. I have drawn a map of the place where the treasure is hidden. You need to go and find it. The son loved this idea and for the first time he thought that his father had a good idea for him.

So the next day he eagerly set out on a journey to find the treasure. He had to travel really far across borders, forests, plateaus and mountains. Days turn into weeks and weeks turned into months along the way he met a lot of people he was helped by some with food and shelter. He also came across Robbers who tried to rob it and people who try to cheat he experienced the best and the worst of Humanity on his way. Seasons changed and so did the Landscapes along with it. When the weather was unpleasant he halted for the day and continued his journey when the weather cleared. Finally after a long year he reached his destination. It was a cliff. The map showed the treasure being placed below the cliff under the tree. Upon spotting the tree he began to dig the ground. He searched and searched around it, under it, over it, but he found nothing. He spent two days looking indeed for the Treasure by the third day he was so exhausted that he decided to leave disappointed over his father's lie.

He headed back to his home on his way back he experienced the same changing Landscapes and Seasons. This time however, he holds it to enjoy the blooming flowers in Spring and the dancing birds in Monsoon. He stayed in place only to watch the sunset or to enjoy the pleasant summer evenings. Since the supplies he carried were over by then he learned to hunt and make arrangements for his meals. He also learned how to sew his clothes and shelter himself. He was now able to determine the hour of the day by the position of the Sun and plan his Journey accordingly. He also learned how to protect himself from wild animals. He met the same people who had helped him earlier. This time he stayed few days with them and help them in some other way to repay them. He realized how nice they were to an ordinary passerby who had nothing to offer to them in return.

When he reached home he realized it had been two years since he left the place. He walked straight into his father's room. Father he said, the father immediately jumped his feet and hugged his son. So, how was your journey my son. Did you find the treasure he asked? The journey was fascinating father, but forgive me for I wasn't able to find the treasure. Maybe somebody took it before I reached. He surprised himself by what he just said. He wasn't angry at his father instead he was asking for forgiveness.

There wasn't any treasure in the place my son, the father answered smilingly. But why did you send me to find it then? son asked. I will surely tell you why but first you tell me how was your journey to the place. Did you enjoy it? Of course not father. I had no time. I was worried. Someone else would find the treasure before I did. I was in a hurry to reach the cliff. But I did enjoy the journey on my way back home. I made many friends and witnessed Miracles every day. I learned so many different skills and the Art of survival. There was so much I learned that it made me forget the pain of not finding the treasure.

Exactly my son I want you to lead your life with a goal. But if you remain too focused on the goal, then you will miss out the real Treasures of Life. The truth is life has no goal at all other than to just experience it and grow with every single day.

The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”

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