Creation and destruction are the two ends of the same moment. And everything between the creation and the next destruction is the journey of life.
No. The purpose is not the destination but the journey itself. Only those who understand this simple truth can experience true happiness.
Rather than the destination it is the journey that lends meaning to our lives, great Neelkanth. Being faithful to our path will lead to consequences, both good as well as bad. For that is the way of the universe.