"False happiness is like false money... when it is brought to the touch, we find the lightness and alloy, and feel the loss." - Alexander Pope / sattvic, rajasic and tamasic happiness / false happiness = senses contacting external objects, real happiness = internal nature of the self / what's the use of karma endeavor for temporary happiness / the false premise upon which we build our entire lives
SB 6.5.1-12
