The bulk of the human population is always, by default, in the state of boredom, frustration, irritation and anxiety— which are all nothing but sadness. The brain can never know the real happiness, i.e., 'Joy'. So, it is looking for some kind of a cheap substitute, which it finds in various objects: position, power, performance, money, appreciation, prestige, reputation— all these things. Happiness is a false medicine. A substitute. A cheap, unworthy substitute for joy.
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Questioner: Sir, what is the definition of happiness in terms of ‘mind’, ‘space’, and ‘time’?
Acharya Prashant: The details of happiness vary from person to person, but the process of happiness is always the same. You could be happy looking at one type of food, somebody else will be happy looking at some other type of food. So, the details may vary, but the process is the same. What is happiness? Who will explain, in terms of the discussion we have done so far, what is happiness? Yes? What is happiness?
Questioner: It is the opposite of sadness.
Acharya Prashant: Right. How does it arise?
