Why does Chapter 8 of the Sai Satcharitra make a point of saying that most of human life is wasted?

Chapter 8 of the Sai Satcharitra makes this point to emphasize the urgency and importance of spiritual pursuit. The text states that days and years are consumed quickly, with half of life spent in sleep and the rest often lost to restlessness. It breaks down the stages of life as being spent on trivialities: childhood is lost in play, youth is consumed by passion, and old age is burdened by infirmity and disease. By highlighting how life is wasted on these transient phases and activities, Chapter 8 argues that humans often neglect their true duty, which is the attainment of the Supreme Self. This critique serves as a wake-up call for the reader to focus on what is eternally significant rather than temporary worldly concerns.