Parshat Vayikra

How do we evaluate the purpose of korbanot? By examining the components of the korbanot at first glance, it seems that they can be misunderstood as being a "meal" for Hashem, as though we are "feeding" Him. However, when we closely examine the nature of the korbanot, we understand that they are actually to benefit mankind - they are a way of exercising religious virtues and of building a relationship with Hashem.