ARTHACHYA SHODHAT

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Translated from English to Marathi

• Edition: 10

• ISBN: 9788184980721

• Pages: 148

• Cover: Paperback

• Publishing Year: October 2009

• Category: Self Help, Health & Personal Development

• Sub Category: Family & Relationships, Parenting

• Translator: Vijaya Bapat

About The Book:
In Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl, a prominent Viennese psychiatrist, shares his profound observations from his time as a prisoner in Auschwitz during World War II. Frankl’s unique perspective as both a survivor and a psychologist allowed him to examine the different ways in which people coped with the horrific conditions of the concentration camps.

Frankl discovered that it was often the individuals who comforted others and gave away their last piece of bread who managed to survive the longest. These men demonstrated that even in the direst of circumstances, the one thing no one can take from us is the power to choose our attitude. The ability to decide how to respond to suffering—whether by allowing it to defeat us or by finding inner strength and purpose—was the key to survival.

Through his observations, Frankl came to the conclusion that man's deepest desire is not for pleasure, but for meaning. The search for purpose and significance in life is essential to human existence. Those who could find meaning in their suffering, who could transcend their pain and hardships, found strength and inner triumph.

This book offers profound insights into the human capacity for resilience and the ability to find meaning, even in the most brutal circumstances. Frankl’s reflections provide a timeless guide on how to approach life, find purpose, and transcend suffering. His lessons are relevant not only for survivors of extreme hardship, but also for anyone seeking deeper meaning and a more fulfilling life.