Summary of Themes to and Subthemes The significant themes through and subthemes 2.1, 2.2, and 6.1 through 6.4 answered the first research question—What is the meaning of happiness from the perspective of sadhus? The first research question aimed to find out the reality of happiness from the viewpoint of sadhus, whose goal in life is the discovery of lasting happiness or moksha (Sanskrit: absolute freedom from all sufferings) The thematic analysis of the interview data and field notes resulted in six themes and six subthemes that describe the reality of happiness from the perspective of sadhus Table summarizes the results of themes and subthemes that answered the first research question Table First Research Question and Related Group of Six Major Themes and Six Subthemes RQ 1: What is the meaning of happiness from the perspective of sadhus? Theme Theme 1: Everyone is oriented toward happiness Theme 2: Happiness is our true nature Subtheme 2.1: Happiness is to be discovered within Subtheme 2.2: Happiness as Ananda (Sanskrit: happiness) Theme 3: Everything in this world is temporary except happiness Theme 4: Happiness is everlasting and unchanging Theme 5: Ignorance of our true nature causes all unhappiness in the world Theme 6: Animate nature of happiness Subtheme 6.1: Happiness is pure consciousness beyond mind Subtheme 6.2: Happiness is infinite Subtheme 6.3: Happiness is God Subtheme 6.4: Happiness and sadhus’ sense of fearlessness and Divine protection 104 Participants # of N=20 References 12 (60%) 59 20 (100%) 143 16 (80%) 73 20 (100%) 104 18 (90%) 265 13 (65%) 12 (60%) 33 117 20 (100%) 14 (70%) 361 188 10 (50%) 20 (100%) 12 (60%) 46 98 34