Patanjali Yoga Sutra: 2 - 22

The purpose of relationship

Swa Swami Saktyoho Swaroopa Upalabdhi Hetuhu Samyogaha|

The union of the Master - consciousness and its own nature or Prakriti is for this achievement of self-realisation of the true form, which is consciousness. All the events and incidents that happen on earth and all the experiences we go through serve the only purpose of helping us to realise our true self which is the one undivided consciousness and for no other reason whatsoever. - Swahilya Shambhavi

(Pic. Floating a diya into the Ganga at Rishikesh. Relating to nature in one way or the other takes us to realise our true self.)

Patanjali Yoga Sutra: 2 - 21

Matter only for spirit

Tadartha Eva Drishyasyatma
The prakriti or nature exists only for the sake of this purusha or consciousness. Consciousness is the only essence that pervades everything. This is still silent, colourless, odourless and the witness for all that happens. From this substance called consciousness emerges dynamic movement, light and sound called energy. Energy in turn manifests as matter and the five elements. All the five elements are enlivened by consciousness. Consciousness is the basis for their existence. They exist only for the sake of this Purusha and for nothing and nobody else.
- Swahilya Shambhavi.