The Eternal Quest for Happiness: Ancient Wisdom from Yoga Philosophy
The Search That Defines Us All We live in an age of unprecedented material abundance, yet the quest for genuine happiness remains as elusive as ever. We chase achievements, accumulate possessions, seek pleasurable experiences—and yet, that deep, abiding sense of contentment often slips through our fingers like sand. What if the ancient yogis had already discovered the secret to lasting happiness thousands of years ago? What if the answer lies not in acquiring more, but in understanding our true nature? Welcome to a journey through the profound teachings of yoga philosophy on happiness—a wisdom that speaks as powerfully today as it did millennia ago. The Two Paths: Pleasure vs. Joy Imagine standing at a crossroads. One path is broad, inviting, decorated with immediate gratifications and sensory delights. The other appears narrow and steep at first, but promises something eternal. The ancient Kathopanishad (1.2.2) presents this choice with striking clarity: "श्रेयश्च प्...