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== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

== परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==

The pursuit of happiness has been the axiomatic reference of all human endeavors across cultures and timelines. In Indian traditions we quite often hear about सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः and लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु। lokāḥ samastāḥ sukhino bhavantu॥ let all the beings in all worlds be happy.

The mystery of happiness has preoccupied philosophers, psychologists and the whole human race. Fundamentally, everyone is compelled to identify happiness, worldly or transcendent in nature, as a 'virtue' because it is something everyone wants it in a positive way. The pursuit of happiness has been the axiomatic reference of all human endeavors across cultures and timelines. In Indian traditions we quite often hear about सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः। let all be happy and लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु। lokāḥ samastāḥ sukhino bhavantu॥ let all the beings in all worlds be happy. Here the reference is to सुखम् in the sense of happiness and some express it as a sense of well-being in life, which is referred to as [[Svasthya (स्वास्थ्यम्)|Svasthya]] by many others.  

The need to seek 'happiness' and be 'happy' through all one's actions is universally acknowledged as the main motivating force in the lives of people.<ref name=":0">Banavathy, V.K., Choudry, A. Understanding Happiness: A Vedantic Perspective. ''Psychol Stud'' 59, 141–152 (2014). <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1007/s12646-013-0230-x</nowiki></ref>

The need to seek 'happiness' and be 'happy' through all one's actions is universally acknowledged as the main motivating force in the lives of people.<ref name=":0">Banavathy, V.K., Choudry, A. Understanding Happiness: A Vedantic Perspective. ''Psychol Stud'' 59, 141–152 (2014). <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1007/s12646-013-0230-x</nowiki></ref>

The eudaimonic perspective of happiness is defined as the highest good that one seeks and one ought to seek as the end in itself and not as a means to any other end. It results from a life based on virtuousness and contemplation. Psychological well-being (PWB) is the counterpart of SWB in the eudaimonic tradition.<ref name=":0" />

The eudaimonic perspective of happiness is defined as the highest good that one seeks and one ought to seek as the end in itself and not as a means to any other end. It results from a life based on virtuousness and contemplation. Psychological well-being (PWB) is the counterpart of SWB in the eudaimonic tradition.<ref name=":0" />

Why does happiness matter?

Why does happiness matter?

to create happiness for others and thus create our happy surroundings

to create happiness for others and thus create our happy surroundings

 

What are means of happiness?

What are means of happiness?

Social sciences in general, but Neurosciences, Behavioural sciences, and Computational science take advantage of the theory of happiness. Fundamental We share the findings of methodologies of different disciplines.

Social sciences in general, but Neurosciences, Behavioural sciences, and Computational science take advantage of the theory of happiness. Fundamental We share the findings of methodologies of different disciplines.

What makes us happy?

What makes us happy?

Appreciation for life as a whole that determines life satisfaction (subjective wellbeing)

Appreciation for life as a whole that determines life satisfaction (subjective wellbeing)

Science or Practice - Both

Science or Practice - Both

Mind or mindset - primal belief whether world is hostile  

Mind or mindset - primal belief whether world is hostile  

Conclusions

Conclusions

Betweenness with interpersonal skill and within-ness

Betweenness with interpersonal skill and within-ness

 

== Misconceptions about happiness ==

Misconceptions about happiness

 

Money increases happiness - happiness does not increase after a salary of 75K $ and begins to plateau after a decent salary

Money increases happiness - happiness does not increase after a salary of 75K $ and begins to plateau after a decent salary