The individual soul is described in the Vedāntic expression ānandamayo ‘bhyāsāt: “composed entirely of bliss.” Spiritual play, in its deepest manifestation, is not incidental, supplemental or peripheral, but the very heartbeat of existence.

Each experience and interaction offers an opportunity for self-discovery and learning about other devotees. It’s not always easy to confront our flaws, such as bad habits, a critical mindset, or cheating.

As “perfect” robots gradually take over jobs, devaluing human skills, and artificial intelligence relieves us of the need to think, write, or memorise, all that remains in humans that can’t be taken away is the heart.