In his book "The World's Religions," Huston Smith emphasizes that at their core, people seek infinite aspects of existence—being, knowledge, and bliss. This desire reflects a longing for more than what is limited and transient in everyday life. He argues that these needs are fundamental to human experience and highlight a quest for something eternal and boundless.

Smith identifies moksha, or spiritual liberation, as the path to overcoming the finite limitations that bind us. Achieving moksha means transcending the constraints of our temporal existence, allowing us to access the infinite qualities of being, consciousness, and joy that all individuals inherently crave. This perspective underscores a universal aspiration toward a more profound spiritual fulfillment and understanding.