Happiness, on the other hand, can be unlimited, unbound by conditions. Such a state comes from a deep understanding of, and focus on, our fundamental goal. It is a path that sages have led us down for centuries.
Through 101 short, workable capsules, The Path to Ananda: A Mystic's Guide to Unlimited Happiness offers readers that knowledge again. This is a guide for those who appreciate easy-to-follow advice, knowledge that makes a difference, and wisdom that's practical.
Swami Avdheshanand Giri distils years of research, experiments with spirituality, enlightenment and invaluable advice into a regimen that can be applied to daily life by every reader. Grounded in ancient wisdom and Hindu philosophy, this essential guide steers readers towards the path to unbridled happiness-Ananda-and a rich and meaningful life.
His devotees agree that self-praise can become really annoying unless it is self-earned. They remain of the view, "When you praise yourself, do it with an honest, infectious enthusiasm. It's okay to be proud of yourself. It's okay to have a smile on your face, a spring in your step, and pride in your voice when you share your accomplishments. In fact, others will receive it more positively if you do it with genuine humility. People love to receive words from your Ganga of knowledge and wisdom. Secondly, genuine enthusiasm is infectious. When you share something that made you happy, others become happier too. This is precisely the case with reverend Swamiji.
From a worldly viewpoint, happiness is often seen as a feeling containing a measure of health, prosperity, social status, professional or creative satisfaction, besides a loving family and friends. However, all these are transitory.
It is often said, lasting happiness can be acquired only when we finally leave this material plane and return to our spiritual abode. While this may be the ultimate truth, does it mean that we should give up on the idea of being happy until then? Or become resigned to our current state of being? No, most certainly, not.
Sages urge us to remain happy even amid this transience. They tell us to adopt a cheerful attitude and always smile instead of frowning at whatever life throws at us. The point is that we must work towards a state of being when nothing troubles us. This requires us to understand and focus on our fundamental goal and to have faith. Even scientific studies have shown that the source of contentment is not the active pursuit of happiness for its own sake but our attitude to life as a whole.
What brings us true happiness, then? Certainly, a clear insight into what life truly points at us, but above all else-love. Ultimately, it is our.
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