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Do We Need a Purpose in Life, and How Do We Find It?

What is the purpose of my life, and do I really need one? It’s a question many of us ask. With life moving at such a pace, with distractions all around and directions often unclear, it’s natural to pause and wonder: is this the path to happiness? Can life not be lived simply, without chasing something deeper? Do we need to define it so deliberately with a purpose, or can we be happy just flowing along? These are not shallow doubts. They call for deeper reflection. After all, we are not mechanical beings. We think, feel, dream, and question. We experience emotional tides and shifting states of mind. Beneath all of it lies a longing, not just to exist, but to feel that our life means something. If happiness is what we all seek, then perhaps that is our purpose. But happiness often feels transitional and fleeting. Even when conditions are seemingly perfect, why do we still feel restless? The law of diminishing utility in economics suggests that repeated exposure to the same pleasure yie...

Managing Mental Conflict and Inner Governance Through Ancient Insight

In a competitive world driven by productivity and performance, the most overlooked skill is the ability to govern oneself, both at personal and professional levels. Despite the abundance of technological tools, strategic frameworks, and organizational systems, many professionals experience stress, burnout, indecisiveness, and emotional turmoil. Beneath polished roles and sharp intellects often lies a quiet inner unrest, surfacing during conflict, failure, or even in moments of success that feel strangely hollow. Modern discourse may label this as a mental health crisis. Ancient Indian wisdom, however, sees it as an imbalance in our inner constitution, an unrest born from the dynamic interplay of the three gunas and five kleshas that shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions. These concepts, though ancient, offer powerful tools for navigating the complexities of modern life. When properly understood, they serve not only as aids for self-regulation but also as guides to clarity, resil...