The true purpose of human life is spiritual practice to attune ourselves with the Divine and realize the Absolute as our true nature. This occurs through various yogic paths of wisdom (Jnana), devotion (Bhakti), service (Karma), and technique (Raja Yoga). Special yogic techniques encompass all aspects of our nature including asana, pranayama, pratyahara and meditation of various types. Hindu Dharma contains all these paths with great diversity and profundity, having developed and preserved them since the beginning of history.