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What is the mission of human life?

The mission of human life is to end the


miseries of material existence and attain a blissful life. We are constantly searching
after happiness, but we often fail in our pursuit. We may get a glimpse of happiness,
but it does not last forever. We do not want miseries, but we cannot avoid them.
Scriptures inform us that we are spiritual beings, part and parcel of the Supreme
Lord Sri Krishna, and by nature we are full of happiness – ānandamayo
‘bhyāsāt (vedānta-sūtra). Then, why do we suffer? How do we rediscover the lost
happiness and lead a blissful life?
Srila Prabhupada, our beloved spiritual master and the founder-acharya of the
International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has blessed us with this
opportunity for a happy and peaceful life. We just have to practice the following
principles:
1. Chant the holy names, Hare Krishna maha-mantra every day
2. Read the Srimad Bhagavatam, the spotless purana that glorifies the
Supreme Lord
3. Honor prasadam, the food sanctified by offering to the Supreme
Lord
Just by following the above three principles one can achieve real happiness in

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