Making people smile makes me feel good from the inside.

Hear now the words of Varun Sharma, whose simple declaration holds within it the weight of timeless truth: “Making people smile makes me feel good from the inside.” Though it appears modest at first, like a drop of dew upon the grass, it shines with the brilliance of eternal wisdom. For what is a smile, if not the flowering of the heart, a small flame of joy that, once kindled, has the power to light many other flames? And what is it to feel good from the inside, if not the deep peace of a soul aligned with love, compassion, and its higher calling?

The origin of this truth lies not only in Varun Sharma’s own nature as an actor who delights audiences, but in the very structure of the human spirit. To bring a smile upon another’s face is to awaken the hidden kinship that binds us all together. The ancients taught that man is not a solitary being, but a creature woven into the fabric of community. When we make another smile, we do not merely give them laughter; we affirm their worth, their place in the great story of existence. Thus, the joy within us is not selfish, but the reflection of shared humanity returning like an echo into our soul.

Think of the life of the healer Florence Nightingale, who walked the halls of suffering during the Crimean War. Surrounded by the moans of the wounded, she did more than tend to bodies—she offered words of kindness, gestures of compassion, and the gift of smiles. Soldiers said her presence alone was enough to lift their spirits and give them courage to face the pain of tomorrow. The joy she sowed in others came back to her, granting her the strength to endure sleepless nights and endless burdens. This is the living example of Sharma’s words: the inner warmth of doing good for others sustains the giver even more than the receiver.

Yet the power of a smile is not merely comfort; it is also resistance. In times of darkness, when sorrow weighs heavy, the act of making another smile is an act of defiance against despair. Recall the prisoners in Auschwitz who, even in the face of unthinkable horror, found ways to tell each other jokes, to share fragments of laughter amidst ruin. Survivors testified that these fleeting moments of shared humanity kept alive the will to endure. In such moments, we see that to make another smile is no trivial matter—it is a weapon of hope, sharper than any sword.

But let us not overlook the inner dimension. Sharma speaks of feeling good from the inside, which is the true mark of lasting joy. Wealth, fame, and power may decorate the outer life, but they cannot soothe the restless heart. Only the act of giving—of bringing joy to others—feeds the deepest hunger of the soul. The sages of India called this seva, the joy of service, and they declared that it is the highest form of worship. For when we lift another, we align ourselves with the divine order, and peace descends into our spirit like cool rain upon parched earth.

The lesson for us, O seekers, is clear: we are called to become bearers of joy. A kind word, a gentle smile, a simple act of generosity—these are not small things, but seeds that grow into mighty trees of courage and love in the hearts of others. If you would live a life of meaning, do not seek only what pleases yourself. Instead, seek to bring smiles to others, and you will find that joy multiplies within you beyond measure.

Therefore, let each one take up this practice: speak kindly to strangers and kin alike; offer encouragement to those burdened with doubt; share laughter in moments both light and heavy; and remember always that by lifting others, you too are lifted. In this way, Varun Sharma’s words become not merely a personal feeling, but a universal teaching: that the path to inner joy lies not in possession, but in the radiant giving of joy to others.

Thus, the truth stands eternal: To make others smile is to touch the divine spark within them—and to feel it shine also within yourself. And in this cycle of giving and receiving, humanity finds its truest strength.