the Money Illusion: Why India's Middle Class Earns More and Worries Ancient Wisdom That Finally Delivers Peace

Why do so many people earn more than ever... yet feel more stressed than ever?In The Money Illusion, Vikas Gupta explores the hidden financial pressures faced by India's middle class - rising salaries, growing EMIs, social expectations, lifestyle upgrades, and the constant feeling that "enough" never arrives.Through real-life stories, practical frameworks, and timeless Indian wisdom, this book reveals why financial success often fails to bring peace - and how to break free from the cycle.You will learn: Why higher income does not guarantee financial securityHow lifestyle creep silently destroys wealthThe hidden cost of social pressure - the "Log Kya Kahenge Tax"How EMIs, loans, and expectations steal your freedomThe power of santosha (contentment) and vairagya (detachment) in modern lifeSimple tools to build financial stability without sacrificing happinessA practical 90-day plan to move from stress to peaceThis is not just a book about money.It is a book about freedom.Written for professionals, families, and anyone who feels trapped between success and anxiety, The Money Illusion offers a rare combination of modern financial understanding and ancient Indian insight.If you earn well but still feel restless...If you work hard but never feel secure...If you want peace without giving up ambition...This book is for you.