Happiness lies in making others happy, in forsaking self-interest to bring joy to others.
Giving happiness to others is tremendously important to our own happiness, and a most satisfying experience. Some people think only of their own family: “Us four and no more.” Others think only of self: “How am I going to be happy?” But these are the very persons who do not become happy!
To live for self is the source of all misery.
In being of spiritual, mental and material service to others, you will find your own needs fulfilled. As you forget self in service to others, you will find that, without seeking it, your own cup of happiness will be full.
When you came in this world, you cried and everyone else smiled. You should so live your life that when you leave, everyone else will cry, but you will be smiling.
The deeper you meditate and the more willingly you serve, the happier you will be.
Extract from the book “Where There is Light” by Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda.
