A life that is lived without purpose or focus, the kind in which one never discovers the reason why one was born, is joyless and lacklustre. To simply live, eat, sleep and die without any real sense of purpose, surely represents a life pervaded by the life-state of Tranquillity or Animality.
On the other hand, to do, to create or to contribute something that benefits others, society or ourselves and to dedicate ourselves for as long as we live, to that challenge, is a life of true satisfaction, and more importantly, a life of value.
To live life with purpose through Buddhist principles is a humanistic and meritorious way to live, so don’t just sit there, get a life !!!
The Search For Enlightenment 
Jul 30, 2013 @ 11:01:50
you call the state of a purposeless life as tranquility – that i dont understand.
Jul 30, 2013 @ 11:20:09
Tranquillity, also called Humanity, as seen as one of the lower of the Ten Worlds, has two sides. On the one hand it can be described as being at peace, in control of ones desires, with an ability to act rationally and with humanity. On the other, it is the World of inactivity, lethargy and inertia. Failing to tackle issues, thus leading to decline and neglect. Namaste ~ Anupadin
Jul 31, 2013 @ 11:56:59
thenaks but Is it the same word in Buddhist Prakrit or Sanskrit ?
Indrajit
Jul 31, 2013 @ 13:05:31
In Sanskrit, tranquillity is Sharma or Shanti, though I am a little unsure whether the meanings translate precisely. Check it out for yourself here.