According to the teachings in Chapter 47, what is the ultimate purpose of human birth and how should one live their life?

Chapter 47 emphasizes the precious and rare opportunity of human birth and advises on how to live wisely. It instructs individuals to perform their worldly duties daily and do their required work diligently. The text warns that before the body falls, one must not waste this priceless chance. The ultimate purpose, as highlighted in Chapter 47, is to strive for self-knowledge. A person who uses their human life to attain this self-knowledge is considered truly wise. The chapter implicitly warns against becoming entangled in worldly sins and greed, which lead to unfavorable rebirths, thereby squandering the unique potential offered by a human life.