Concise
This teaching presents reflections on the meaning and futility of life and work based on the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom, expresses his dismay over the vain efforts of human striving and the ultimate meaninglessness of the worldly pursuits.
Detailed
The narrative describes the scripture verses from Ecclesiastes 2, 17 to 26, musing on the futility of life's endeavors. King Solomon, inspired by his wisdom, reflects on how all human striving and labor are futile and aimless. He elaborates on how people work tirelessly without ever finding satisfaction or rest, his labor compounds of grief and pain. The joy of life is to pursue the hand of god to pleases him, that will eventually grant everyone eternal wisdom, knowledge, and Happiness. He emphasizes on enjoying what is day to day and loving family and not working without any rest that meaningful. He argues that there are things in life that are meaningful and give us a sense of accomplishment. One needs to appreciate life and its vicissitudes and value the time with our loved ones. Whatever work one does or however hard one works, it doesn't matter, if it doesn't lead them to spiritual, divine, meaningful life.
One should understand the divine plan and focus on the spiritual journey and divinity as it is the most meaningful and worth a pursuit in one's life. One should be mindful and practice the divine life so that one can lead a worthy and gratifying life. The realization of the meaningful life is through the divine way and to seek pleasure in God's eyes.
