Introduction In Sanatan Scriptures, Sukanya was the daughter of King Sharyati, son of Vaivasvata Manu, and later became the wife of the great sage Chyavana. The sage had spent so many years in deep meditation that his body was covered by an anthill and a bird’s nest had formed over him. One day, the young and curious Sukanya noticed two shining objects inside the nest. Unaware that they were the sage’s eyes, she playfully poked at them, causing him to lose his sight. Enraged by this act, Chyavana cursed the kingdom, but Sukanya’s father pacified him by offering his daughter’s hand in marriage. Despite Chyavana’s old age and blindness, Sukanya accepted her role as his wife and devotedly cared for him with cheerfulness and loyalty. One day, the celestial physicians of the gods, the Ashwini Kumaras—twin brothers renowned for their beauty and healing powers—saw Sukanya and were struck by her radiant charm. Believing her beauty was better suited for heaven, they asked her to abandon her hus...
Introduction In the pursuit of happiness, many of us often wonder: what exactly determines our happiness levels? Is it our circumstances, our genetics, or perhaps something within our control? Martin Seligman, a renowned psychologist and pioneer of positive psychology, introduced a compelling framework in his book Authentic Happiness that sheds light on these questions. This framework, often referred to as the Happiness Formula, breaks down the factors that contribute to our enduring level of happiness. Decoding the Happiness Formula: H = S + C + V H stands for Enduring Level of Happiness The enduring level of happiness, as distinguished by Seligman, refers to a sustained state of contentment rather than fleeting moments of joy. It encompasses our overall satisfaction with life over time. S stands for Set Point Our happiness set point is largely determined by genetics and early life experiences. According to research, approximately 50% of our happiness levels are predetermined by these...