Enablers of Empowerment: A Study of People?s Life Experiences Based on the Foundation of Empowering Philosophies

Shilpi Lokre

Abstract: "Give a Man a Fish and you feed him for a day; teach a Man to Fish and you feed him for Life" The age old adage holds value in an age which is rife with cut throat competition, insecurity, the desire for more and an emptiness in human beings like never before. Empowering the young and old with education, life skills, spiritual philosophies is the need of humanity. The present paper seeks to understand how taking refuge in a philosophy Empowers people and brings Absolute Happiness amidst their struggles of daily life. All of us seek Happiness. Fulfilment of desires for wealth, fame, social status which constitute relative happiness. Happiness that is indestructible even in the face of windfalls and blows that life brings, is Absolute Happiness. It leads to complete fulfilment in life. It's a life marked by compassion, courage, joy and wisdom. In the compilation of essays by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, he offers six concrete conditions for Happiness: Fulfilment, a Profound Philosophy, Conviction, Cheer & Vibrancy, Courage, and Tolerance. All these conditions are encompassed in the single word "FAITH". The paper seeks to differentiate relative happiness from absolute happiness and examine if these conditions make people absolutely happy.

Keywords: Absolute Happiness, Empowering, Fulfilment, Philosophy

How to Cite?: Shilpi Lokre, "Enablers of Empowerment: A Study of People?s Life Experiences Based on the Foundation of Empowering Philosophies", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1290-1295, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26115214135, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26115214135