'Happiness Has Its Own Brand': Man Takes Selfie With His New Auto-Rickshaw

Buying one’s vehicle with their own money, be it the first car or a bike, undoubtedly feels great. People consider owning a vehicle as a matter of great personal achievement. Now, a video is raking in likes that shows a man taking a photo with his newly bought auto-rickshaw. The driver poses in front of his brand-new three-wheeler and tries to take a selfie with it. One can see the sentiment of happiness and pride on his face. The text over the video said, “Ye mehnat ki khushi hai (This is the happiness of hard work).”

An X user shared this undated video and wrote, “Only men can understand that: Struggle is something different. An auto bought with hard work is no less than a Mercedes. Efforts will always bring you success!” This video has gathered over three lakh views and over 22,000 likes since it was posted on April 17.

Commenting on the wholesome clip, an X user wrote, “That amazing sense of accomplishment when you are finally able to purchase something you’ve been dreaming of for a long time. It doesn’t matter what that product is.”

Another person wrote, “Every good achievement in life matters. For someone it may be a small one but for many it may be a great one. It’s all about perspective.”

An X user shared, “I totally understand and empathise.. I used to call my Scooty ES in 2003 : Mercedes -Benz.. my first ever ride with my hard earned money.. my 1st love.. very valuable..”

Expressing a similar sentiment, another person wrote, “Does happiness have its own brand? If not! Then why do we people always-always try to compare someone’s happiness with something with a bigger brand/thing. If he is happy with his auto then why is society leaning his leg by saying auto is like Mercedes?”

An X user observed, “He did not acquire the car to show off, but rather to commit to making auto service a long-term source of income, possibly to support his family. A purchase at the expense of others’ fortune. This is a true depiction of a real man.”

It is unclear when and where this video was first taken, but it has nonetheless prompted people to share stories of when they bought their first vehicle. Many also argued that buying an auto rickshaw to supplement one’s livelihood is better than buying a fancy car for a hobby.