These deep examinations of human perceptions of how we fit into the big picture by spiritual geniuses thousands of years ago are fascinating. The Hindu suttras, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Jesus (or surrogate Jewish monks) all provide powerful insights for us “modern” humans. But we don’t have to accept these as a strict dictum to how we should view our existence. They are pieces of the puzzle. When people strictly adhere to these interpretations, they miss out on a lot, I believe.