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3. Continuous Happiness & Prosperity – Basic Human Aspirations

Continuous happiness and prosperity are two essential human aspirations that guide personal choices and social behaviors. Happiness is an inner state of fulfillment and peace, while prosperity involves having adequate physical resources. The synergy between the two is crucial for holistic well-being, and value education plays a vital role in achieving this balance by fostering right understanding.

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Sections

  • 3

    Basic Human Aspirations: Happiness And Prosperity

    Human beings strive for happiness and prosperity, which are essential for a fulfilling life and must be balanced for overall well-being.

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  • 3.1.1

    Happiness (Sukh)

    Happiness and prosperity are fundamental aspirations guiding human life, emphasizing the importance of understanding the balance between inner fulfillment and physical resources.

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  • 3.1.2

    Prosperity (Samriddhi)

    This section discusses the intertwined aspirations of happiness and prosperity in human life, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach in order to achieve holistic well-being.

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  • 3.2

    Understanding Happiness

    This section explores the fundamental aspirations of happiness and prosperity, emphasizing their interdependence for personal fulfillment.

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  • 3.2.1

    Definition

    This section defines happiness and prosperity as core human aspirations that guide personal choices and societal systems.

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  • 3.2.2

    Types Of Happiness

    This section discusses the two primary aspirations of human beings: happiness and prosperity, and the different types of happiness.

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  • 3.2.2.1

    Sensory/temporary Happiness

    This section explores sensory or temporary happiness as derived from external stimuli, contrasting it with sustained happiness.

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  • 3.2.2.2

    Sustained/true Happiness

    This section explores the concept of sustained happiness and its relationship with prosperity.

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  • 3.3

    Understanding Prosperity

    This section explores the fundamental human aspirations of happiness and prosperity, highlighting their interdependence and the role of value education in achieving both.

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  • 3.3.1

    Definition

    This section explores the basic human aspirations of happiness and prosperity, emphasizing their interdependence and importance in achieving holistic well-being.

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  • 3.3.2

    Components

    This section explores the fundamental human aspirations of happiness and prosperity, emphasizing their interdependence and significance in achieving a fulfilling life.

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  • 3.3.2.1

    Physical Resources

    This section explores the importance of physical resources in achieving prosperity and happiness.

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  • 3.3.2.2

    Right Understanding

    The section emphasizes the fundamental aspirations of happiness and prosperity, highlighting the significance of right understanding in achieving a meaningful life.

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  • 3.3.3

    Perception Vs. Reality

    This section explores the difference between genuine needs and perceived wants, emphasizing the importance of understanding happiness and prosperity in the pursuit of a fulfilling life.

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  • 3.4

    Relationship Between Happiness And Prosperity

    Happiness and prosperity are fundamental human aspirations that are interdependent and crucial for holistic well-being.

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  • 3.4.1

    Complementary Nature

    This section explores the interdependent relationship between happiness and prosperity as core human aspirations.

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  • 3.4.2

    Scenario Result

    This section outlines the interdependence of happiness and prosperity, emphasizing the consequences of their absence and the importance of value-based education in balancing both.

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  • 3.4.2.1

    No Happiness, No Prosperity

    The section emphasizes the interdependent nature of happiness and prosperity, highlighting their significance in achieving holistic well-being.

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  • 3.4.2.2

    Prosperity But No Happiness

    Prosperity without happiness leads to dissatisfaction and emptiness, emphasizing the need for both to achieve true fulfillment.

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  • 3.4.2.3

    Happiness But No Prosperity

    This section discusses the relationship between happiness and prosperity, emphasizing the need for both to achieve true fulfillment.

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  • 3.4.2.4

    Both Happiness And Prosperity

    This section discusses happiness and prosperity as fundamental human aspirations that guide life choices and societal systems.

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  • 3.5

    Role Of Right Understanding

    Right understanding is pivotal in distinguishing needs from greed, facilitating responsible resource use, and fostering a fulfilling life.

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  • 3.5.1

    Distinguishing Factors

    This section discusses the basic human aspirations of happiness and prosperity, highlighting their interdependence and the role of right understanding.

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  • 3.5.2

    Outcomes Of Right Understanding

    This section discusses the fundamental human aspirations of happiness and prosperity, emphasizing the importance of right understanding in achieving both for holistic well-being.

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  • 3.6

    Human Goals In Society

    Humans strive for both happiness and prosperity as foundational life aspirations that influence personal and societal choices.

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  • 3.7

    Summary

    This section explores the foundational aspirations of happiness and prosperity in human life, emphasizing their interdependence and the significance of value education.

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References

m1ch3.pdf

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