How can a living being come to "know the reality of the world?"

Apparently this is the first stage in a chain reaction towards escapeing the cycle of death and re-birth

How can a living being come to "know the reality of the world?"

I don't understand your question.:confused:

Do you mean why are we here? What is our purpose? Did I choose to be here?

By looking for spiritual truth and not allowing this world system blind you with the lies and propaganda.