SUMMARY - CHAPTER 1
What is the Ultimate Goal of Life?
- We live with the sole purpose of doing things that can put a smile on our face. While we seek pleasure and shun pain, it seems that there is no way to escape from misery.
- Most people think that success is happiness because achievement gives them a feeling of exhilaration and excitement. This is the first peak- Achievement.
- But the question is - can we be successful all the time? We desire and when the desire is fulfilled, we become happy. But when it is not, we become disappointed and feel discouraged.
- There are a few lucky people who go beyond pleasure and live with peace as they scale the second peak of happiness, Fulfillment and live with Contentment.
- Those who aspire to achieve the Ultimate Goal of Life, go on a quest, ask questions and investigate the truth behind their beliefs.
- Less than one percent of humanity tries to move beyond the second peak of happiness - Fulfillment, realizes the Truth and attains Liberation from misery and sorrow.
