Bengaluru, Sept. 28 -- Former IPS officer Dr Kiran Bedi emphasised self-discipline, personal responsibility and a positive approach to life's challenges while speaking on the fundamentals of happiness at India's first World Happiness Summit in Bengaluru.

Addressing the gathering at New Horizon College of Engineering, Bedi said happiness should not be viewed simply as the result of achieving one's desires. She urged people to first examine whether they genuinely deserve what they seek and, if not, work towards earning it.

"Before you desire something, ask yourself, 'Do I really deserve it?' If you don't, put it off, work for it and earn it," Bedi said.

She said developing the right attitude towards difficulties was equally important for...