Humans are in bondage to ignorance and illusion, but are able to escape. Purpose is to gain release from rebirth, or at least a better rebirth. meaning of life (Hinduism) Reincarnation until gain enlightenment.

The above is demonstrated in Hinduism

Explanation:

Release from Rebirth here means release from reincarnation in Hinduism which is the occurrence whereby a soul occupies another body to return to biological life after a previous biological death. Hinduists believe this is a bondage or punishment for a life not well lived. And so for a soul to move on after death without returning by reincarnation then this soul has lived well and moves on to be rewarded. Freedom from reincarnation(Samsara) in Hinduism is called Moksha which is the liberation from the continuous cycle of death and rebirth. The Ultimate goal in Hinduism is to attain Moksha.

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