The Self.

The self or the soul is the light that gives life to the body.

But the body is not the self.

The self is the light that gives life to the mind.

But the mind is not the self.

We chase after the pleasures of the body.

But this does not bring happiness.

We indulge in the pleasures of the mind.

But this leads nowhere.

The self or the soul resides in the heart.

It is the divine spark.

And it is the part of us that loves.

Only this brings happiness.

Love God and love your neighbor.

This leads to infinite joy.

Those who live in the world and chase after selfish rewards live on a fraction of this joy.

But when we love God and love those around us we experience great happiness.

This is the ultimate purpose of life.

There is no other.

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