What does Baba consider the 'true duty' of a human being, and what happens if this duty is neglected?

In Chapter 8, the teachings suggest that the 'true duty' of human birth is the attainment of the Supreme Self (Paramatman). The text questions the value of a life spent only on survival activities like eating, sleeping, and procreating, which are common to animals as well. If this primary duty is neglected and life is wasted on these four activities, the Satcharitra states that there is no difference between a human and a dog. The text concludes that if nourishing the body and indulging in pleasure are the only aims, then the human birth is rendered useless. True success is the realization of the Eternal.