Theme Conclusion From sadhus’ statements, this study found from the perspective of sadhus that every human being is automatically and choice-lessly drawn toward happiness through all performed actions—happiness being the final and often hidden end behind all human activities Every human being wants happiness directly or indirectly, but where is happiness? The sadhus said happiness lives within every human being as one’s true nature, the next theme Theme 2: Happiness is Our True Nature “Our true nature, supremely peaceful, supremely happy.” — Swamini Nirmalananda (personal communication, April 3, 2018) Theme answered the first research question—What is the meaning of happiness from the perspective of Sadhus? All 20 out of 20 sadhus reported happiness is every human being’s true nature, and happiness lies within everyone See Table for a summary of Theme Table Theme Summary Happiness is Our True Nature Research Question 1: What is the meaning of happiness from the perspective of sadhus? Theme Number of Number of References Participants N=20 Happiness is our true 20 (100%) 143 nature Quote: Our true nature, supremely peaceful, supremely happy — Swamini Nirmalananda (personal communication, April 3, 2018) Definition According to sadhus, happiness is everyone’s true nature, and it exists within 108