Highlights
The five highlights of the report are given below:
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The report is a pioneering work on happiness in India.
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It is based on extensive research and interactions with men and women from diverse backgrounds across India who have lived happy lives of 100 years
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It provides an Indian framework for happiness rooted in the Indian wisdom and Indian way of life: HARMONY of Happiness, which can be followed in the seven steps of HARMONY of Happiness. It is actionable and shows how to apply happiness in daily life by taking small steps and making happiness a habit.
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It has excellent endorsements from global experts and industry leaders.
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It is deliberately kept brief and is written in a simple, easy-to-understand and easy-to-apply way.
Select Endorsements
The report has excellent endorsements from Indian and global experts from academia and industry, some of which are given below:
The report findings emerged from excellent research.
Prof Philip Kotler, Management Legend.
This is an outstanding piece of work on the fundamentals of happiness.
Prof Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, Authority on Workplace Happiness.
It is a powerful and profound guide to living a long and joyful life.
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, World’s Top Ranked Executive Coach.
The 7 HARMONY principles are an Indian framework for well-being.
Dr Dasho Karma Ura, President, GNH Studies, Bhutan.
It connects timeless Indian wisdom with practical guidance.
Professor Jaideep Prabhu, Cambridge University.
It deserves to be widely read and practised by all, and it will benefit younger readers for a longer period.
Padma Bhushan Dr. M. B. Athreya, Ph.D. (Harvard).
The strength of the work lies in its simplicity, and it is meaningful and actionable.
Harsh Goenka, Chairman, RPG Enterprises.
I found it insightful and enjoyable to read.
Harsh Mariwala, Chairman, Marico Ltd.
This work offers profound insights into bringing happiness to one’s life.
Ashok Soota, Chairman & Chief Mentor, Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd.
The seven secrets cover every aspect of treading through the complex human life, emotions, and relations.
Prof. Bharat Bhasker, Director, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Key Takeaways
The following are the five key takeaways from this study.
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The report shows that it is possible to live a hundred-year life of happiness in India and the world.
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It identifies HARMONY of happiness, i.e. seven secrets—namely cultivating strong and supportive relationships, embracing oneness or spirituality, choosing, developing, and maintaining a happy mind, achieving success in life, yes to enjoying life, maintaining good physical health, and nurturing others by giving—of living a hundred-year life of happiness in India. It identifies these seven secrets and the various ways to practice each of them. It suggests pursuing the seven steps of HARMONY of happiness, starting with yes to enjoying life.
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It is the first such study in India, and it can positively impact people's lives by learning and practising these seven secrets of happiness.
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Organisations can use these findings to increase the happiness of their employees and their own benefits.
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Governments can use the findings for policy-making and welfare measures in general, and in the areas of wellness, mental health and education in particular.