"Throughout history, human beings have been on a relentless quest for happiness. It's the driving force behind our actions, decisions and aspirations. In this book, we embark on a journey to understand this fundamental aspect of human existence.

This book explores the multifaceted nature of happiness, starting with its core concept and meaning. We delve into the realm of positive psychology to uncover the secrets of inner happiness and how we can cultivate it within ourselves. Recognising that a significant portion of our lives is spent at work, we also examine the crucial topic of happiness on the job and how it impacts our overall wellbeing.

Our exploration doesn't stop at the practical level. We venture into the spiritual dimensions of happiness, investigating the state of bliss as described by various religions and philosophers throughout the ages. This spiritual perspective offers a deeper understanding of happiness that transcends our everyday experiences.

May this book illuminate your path and bring you closer to a life of genuine contentment and joy."

The author, Mr. Alok Ranjan, belongs to the 1978 batch of the Indian Administrative Service. He did his B.A. (Hons.) in Economics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and MBA from I.I.M., Ahmedabad, before joining the IAS. He held charge of five important districts as Collector and District Magistrate, he got first hand experience of managing development programmes. He is a firm believer in I mobilisation of the community for I, ensuring that fruits of development I actually reach the beneficiary. | Education and literacy are a matter I of faith for him. He believes that social and economic transformation is not possible without having a literate society. His involvement in total literacy campaigns springs from his successful handling of TLC in Agra district of Uttar Pradesh.
Besides being Collector, he has worked in various capacities in the B U. P. cadre of the IAS. He has been General Manager, U.R Cement Corporation, Managing Director, 1 U.P. State Spinning Mills, Administrator and Vice-Chairman 1 of Allahabad Municipal Corporation and Development Authority and Secretary, Basic Education, U.P. Govt. He is currently Secretary, Finance, Budget Resource and Pay Commission to the Government of U.P.