Sociology of Leisure: Cultivating Health and Mindful Happiness through ‘Shrimad Bhagavadgita’
Samsad Journal संसद जर्नल June 26, 2026 Dr. R.N. Tripathi
This study draws on Thorstein Veblen’s theory of leisure, particularly his idea of conspicuous consumption, which describes leisure activities pursued mainly to display social status. In contrast, the focus here is on mindful leisure practices — activities not aimed at impressing others, but at enhancing an individual’s overall well-being. To explore this, the paper examines the experiences of...