Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Kiran Bedi urges self-discipline and positivity at happiness summit
Kiran Bedi spoke about how people can build happiness in their lives.
She said people should think carefully before asking for something.
If they are not ready for it, they should work and wait until they earn it.
She also said problems can teach us important lessons.
Difficult times can help people discover what they are capable of doing.
Bedi encouraged people to talk honestly with themselves.
This kind of self-talk can help people learn from their experiences.
The summit in Bengaluru brought together several speakers to discuss pleasure, peace and purpose.
Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi spoke at India’s first World Happiness Summit in Bengaluru.
Bedi urged people to question whether they deserve something before pursuing it.
She encouraged patience, personal responsibility and working to earn desired goals.
Bedi said difficulties can become opportunities to learn, grow and understand personal capabilities.
The summit focused on Pleasure, Peace and Purpose and promoted Bengaluru as a wellbeing-centred city.
- Who
- Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi spoke at the summit, which also featured Shilpa Shetty, Arjun Kapoor, Dr. Saamdu Chetri and Sonu Sharma.
- What
- The World Happiness Summit discussed self-discipline, self-reflection, positive thinking and wellbeing.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India.
- Why
- The summit focused on Pleasure, Peace and Purpose and called for Bengaluru to become a city centred on happiness and wellbeing.
- Event
- India’s first World Happiness Summit
- Location
- Bengaluru
- Speaker
- Former IPS officer Dr Kiran Bedi
- Main themes
- Pleasure, Peace and Purpose
- Host
- Happpy AiR – Atman in Ravi
- Key message
- Self-discipline, patience, self-reflection and a positive response to difficulties
- Other participants
- Shilpa Shetty, Arjun Kapoor, Dr. Saamdu Chetri and Sonu Sharma