So it’s not about the objective, unless that is also the path itself.It is properly qualified as being about cultivating and deepening the practice/path. In faith-centered religions, there, the aim is the finality in the end objective, but of course there is (in mainstream “modern religions “) no concept of rebirth as such for the purpose of an evolving/purifying consciousness.

Very poignant questions at the end of the original post!Can the dynamics of the relationships described be considered impersonal?