Many people see life on earth as constant worry, physical poverty, spiritual alienation, sickness, hatred, mindless toil, and death. The ultimate goal of nirvana or being one with the Atman seems infinitely better than suffering on earth. For more information, check this site.
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Explain the desire for liberation from earthly existence in the Hinduism religion.