Eternal Happiness
K S IYER
|
The definition of happiness varies from person to person, and from one stage of life to another. Is it possible to arrive at a formula that conforms to everyone's definition of happiness? M K Gandhi found an answer to this question in the first verse of the Isha Upanishad that said, “Renounce and enjoy .“This was his reply to a western journalist who challenged him to reveal the secret of his happiness in just three words.
In our pursuit of happiness, we must be wrong somewhere; for, happiness seems to have become a rare commodity . Those seeking happiness through material acquisitions find their quest is futile. Even though we tire ourselves in search of happiness, it is doubtful if we would recognise it if we found it. A successful person by society's standards is not necessarily a happy person. Because happiness has nothing to do with possessions, environment or even physical health. Happiness comes from a source that is independent of all these.
You will find happiness when you stop comparing your life and possessions with other people's. There will always be bigger houses, better and more expensive than the one we have. Accept the fact that there are some things in life that you can't change. God's blessings come to us in three forms: pleasure, joy and happiness.
Pleasure comes from satisfying our physical senses, joy comes from association with others but happiness results from a fulfilling relationship with God. And God has provided enough for everyone's need but not for everyone's greed.
In our pursuit of happiness, we must be wrong somewhere; for, happiness seems to have become a rare commodity . Those seeking happiness through material acquisitions find their quest is futile. Even though we tire ourselves in search of happiness, it is doubtful if we would recognise it if we found it. A successful person by society's standards is not necessarily a happy person. Because happiness has nothing to do with possessions, environment or even physical health. Happiness comes from a source that is independent of all these.
You will find happiness when you stop comparing your life and possessions with other people's. There will always be bigger houses, better and more expensive than the one we have. Accept the fact that there are some things in life that you can't change. God's blessings come to us in three forms: pleasure, joy and happiness.
Pleasure comes from satisfying our physical senses, joy comes from association with others but happiness results from a fulfilling relationship with God. And God has provided enough for everyone's need but not for everyone's greed.
