The Root of Happiness and Its Prerequisites

The Root of Happiness and Its Prerequisites

• The root of happiness is justice.
• The root of justice is wealth.
• The root of wealth is sovereignty.
• The root of sovereignty is mastery of the faculties.

Mastery of the faculties is the foundation for achieving happiness. It requires guidance from elders and discernment to prosper.

Inner and outer life unfold and evolve through conscious cultivation and receptivity to the voice of experience. This leads to inner coherence, individual autonomy, and ultimately, happiness.