# The search for happiness *Every living being searches for happiness, yet true happiness eludes those who seek it in material enjoyment. The Vedic scriptures explain that real happiness — unlimited and uninterrupted — can only be found in connection with Krishna. Material happiness is temporary, illusory, and ultimately disappointing, whereas spiritual happiness in devotional service is ever-increasing and fully satisfying.* ## Material Happiness Is Temporary and Illusory ![[sb/1/2/6]] ![[bg/2/14]] ## Material Happiness Leads to Suffering ![[bg/5/22]] ![[bg/18/38]] ## Real Happiness Comes from Within ![[bg/5/21]] ![[bg/6/27]] ## Spiritual Happiness Surpasses Material Happiness ![[cc/adi/7/97]] ![[sb/5/5/1]] ## Devotional Service Is the Source of True Happiness ![[sb/7/7/37]] ![[sb/9/4/25]] ## Krishna Is the Reservoir of All Happiness ![[cc/adi/4/248]] ![[cc/adi/7/7]] ## From the Index - [[index/entries/happiness|Happiness]] — Material and spiritual - [[index/entries/bliss|Bliss]] — Transcendental happiness - [[index/entries/sense-gratification|Sense Gratification]] — False happiness