According to the teachings in Chapter 8, what distinguishes a worthwhile human life from one that is wasted?

According to the philosophy laid out in Chapter 8 of the Sai Satcharitra, a wasted life is one that is spent merely on survival and sensual pleasures, such as nourishing the body and mating. The text critiques a life where half is spent in sleep and the rest in restlessness, with childhood devoted to play, youth to passion, and old age to infirmity. In stark contrast, a worthwhile human life is defined by its pursuit of a higher purpose. The true measure of success, as stated in this chapter, is the attainment of the Supreme Self (Paramatman) and the realization of the Eternal. A person who lives a worthwhile life uses their freedom and wisdom to investigate their own origin and identity, rather than simply existing like an animal.