Whatever way we can make a small contribution, that's what's important, that's our responsibility. It helps us to see the unity of all things. And when we begin to sense that unity, we start to feel compelled to make life better for other people and for animals and the earth. No, you will never do that. Living in the world, put forth your entire self for the service of society, and then you will attain Paramapurusa .
Meditation is the means to spiritual enlightenment.
It is the vehicle by which we purify our body and mind. We begin to realize that we can't get to our goal of self-realization alone. We have the responsibility of bringing the rest of creation along with us. As we chip away at our ego and self-interest, feelings of love start to rise. That love, that open warm feeling you get in the center of your chest when you hold a baby or pet a kitten or nurture a houseplant back to life, that's what meditation cultivates.