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It might not necessarily be so .... unless we adopt eh 'charitable' definition of ignorance . The perception that 'existence is pure joy ' is the base to 'life being pure joy ' is a type of eudamonia , and in some societies that is considered and even might be the 'normal state' BUT it depends on certain qualifiers ( eg leading a rational , virtuous * life , having communication and direction of a tutelary Spirit , knowing and doing your life's work/ spiritual mission , ( True Will / Khvarenah ) , etc . Modern society and individuals have lost most of that , so in many cases 'existence becomes depression ' , to the extent the suicide rate climbs . I am not sure if ignorance or illusion is the right word here ...... 'trapped in a tragedy ' might be a more appropriate phrase . But of course none of this means that, at some time, you are going to 'suffer' , in some way , regardless . * ie. the old Greek definitions and ideas about this Eg 'Virtue' is excellence and 'moral virtue' but also includes 'the ideal state of a thing' . . . and other extensions to the concept .

What is your 'Khvarenah' Kati ?

Oh O ! (says everyone ) It became apparent some time back , my Khvarenah seems to be 'Story -teller ' . An important position in the tribe - before it all got ****ed up .