New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Money can buy comfort, but it cannot decide your worth or guarantee happiness. Jay Shetty's Think Like a Monk offers 5 lessons for building a healthier money mindset. Shetty trained as a monk for roughly three years at ISKCON.

The former monk draws on ancient Vedic wisdom to explain purposeful living. These ideas can help readers examine spending, financial goals and their relationship with possessions.

The first lesson is to match spending with your core values. Shetty encourages making intentional choices rather than following social expectations. Look through your bank statements and ask what each purchase means to you.

Does it support your family, education or health? Or does it mainly help you impress others?...