Happiness

“There is no cosmetic for beauty like Happiness.” ~ Countess of Blessington

Beauty is not something that is painted on, beauty comes from within. No matter how much we lather expensive creams or layer luxurious makeup, nothing can compete with the natural beauty that comes from inner happiness.

Happiness is an internal experience, gained when there are no agitations. Most people know only one method of gaining happiness and that is by fulfilling their personal desires. This method of gaining happiness is endless and the happiness experienced is temporary.

But, there is another method. This method, which is hardly known, brings permanent happiness and will be presented by Sunandaji at her public seminars in Australia this month.

Sunandaji is the daughter of Swami Parthasarathy, who is acclaimed as one of the globes greatest gurus.

Sunandaji began public speaking in 1986 at the age of 29. Since then she has been lecturing and conducting management seminars throughout the world. Her clear and powerful presentations are acclaimed by prestigious organisations, such as the Young Presidents Organisation and Harvard University.

Sunandaji’s message is simple, yet profound: When we act without ego and expectation we gain peace, success and happiness.

Sunandaji says, “When things aren’t going the way we want them to in life, there’s no use blaming the world. We need to look into our own thoughts and expectations and when we correct our thinking, then our perception of the world changes.”

Winding the clock back five decades, Sunandaji had a rare and privileged childhood. Surrounded by sages, she grew up in Chinmayananda’s ashram in Mumbai. It was there that her father studied and researched Vedanta for 20 years and Sunandaji has been immersed in the subject ever since.

Vedanta is the eternal philosophy of life and living, which gives us peace of mind, clarity, vitality and happiness. Vedanta originates from the Vedas, the ancient Indian spiritual texts, thousands of years BC.

Vedanta examines the human personality and explains the difference between our mind and intellect. Our mind is a constant flow of thoughts, like water flowing in a river, while our intellect is like the riverbanks, stabilising the flow and giving it direction.

Our intellect is that which gives stability to our personality, but for years the worldwide focus has been on gaining intelligence. Intelligence makes us brilliant in one or more subjects, but it cannot help us when we are faced with difficulties in life, such as trauma and loss. Just to be able to cope with everyday challenges we need to develop and strengthen our intellect.

Not realising the vital role the intellect plays in life, humanity has ignored and neglected its development.

“The consequences of such negligence are immeasurable.” Says Swami Parthasarathy in his  bestselling book ‘The Fall of the Human Intellect.’

Worry, anxiety, stress and depression are just some of the ramifications. Crime, terrorism, vandalism and militancy are the extremes.

It is our therefore primary responsibility to develop our intellect to remove bitterness and stress and promote peace and happiness within and with others.

The German Philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer, said, “It is difficult to find happiness within oneself, but it is impossible to find it anywhere else.”

“And we’re all trying to find it anywhere else.” Says Sunandaji.

“Everyone deserves to be happy, but lasting happiness can only be achieved by developing our intellect. Our intellect is like a muscle; it needs to be strengthened and Vedanta provides the perfect gym for strengthening the intellect. This gives us the success and happiness we are all looking for in life.” Says Sunandaji.

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