The
second reason that makes worldly life stressful is the illusion that ‘the world
exists for real’ (Jagat-satyatva Bhrānti). Vedic thinking says
that the world is ‘illusory’ and ‘imaginary’ (Māyic and kalpit). If every
incidence in the world is perceived as real, then the world is believed to be real.
The question whether 'an incidence is perceived as real or unreal' can be
answered by analyzing our reactions towards it. ‘It is a big bad world out
there. The world is ruthless.' These expressions can be routinely heard. Such
antagonistic feelings about the world, or strong reactions evoked by some
incidents testify the fact that ‘the world is perceived as real’ by us.