Rehabilitation and the Concept of Happiness in Indian Philosophy

Abstract

The word "rehabilitation" literally means the process of restoring a person to overcome physical, mental, economic, social, and health issues and problems. The word "rehabilitation" is derived from the two Latin words "re-" meaning “again” and "habilitare" meaning "to make fit" or "to enable.” In common words, it’s healing from pain and problems with the support of anyone. This paper reflects on the Indian philosophical approach to rehabilitation and the concept of happiness. Rehabilitation is the restoration of balance in spiritual, moral, and social life through self-discipline, knowledge, and ethical conduct.

Indian philosophy is a collection of schools in which rehabilitation plays an important role. Indian philosophy guides how to control desire and make a balance between practical life and spiritual life. Human beings are a part of the universe, and they can achieve happiness by their own efforts. Now the question is, what is happiness? Is it something external or internal? Indian philosophy deals with inner happiness, which is the nature of the self and the original form of the soul. There are two types of happiness—worldly happiness and permanent happiness (bliss)—according to Indian philosophy. This paper is a deep analysis of happiness in Indian philosophy and reflects its practical importance for rehabilitation for everyone.