proverb · Legacy record
The purpose of all human life is to achieve a state of consciousness apart from bodily concerns.
The purpose of all human life is to achieve a state of consciousness apart from bodily concerns.
Historical period not yet established
Understand the thought
Meaning in plain English
All human life given the purpose of consciousness apart from bodily concerns expresses a spiritual or philosophical ideal. The saying favours a particular relation between awareness and physical life.
What the words are saying
A responsible interpretation does not present that ideal as a universal fact or identify an unverified doctrine. Bodily needs, disability and care deserve respect, and other purposes can be meaningful. A useful reading considers the viewpoint without prescribing detachment or neglect of necessities.
Everyday example
A reader explores the philosophical ideal while continuing to recognise the value of bodily care and everyday responsibilities.
When to use it
Use it as one worldview rather than a universal life requirement.
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What it does not mean
No single human purpose, verified doctrine or duty to neglect bodily needs is established.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
Egypt
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin.- Historical period
- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- Contributor-provided wisdom reference (2014 AD)
Supplied reference B; unit 588; PDF page 55; collection label: Egypt
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- Culture
- Egypt