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​Heaven and Hell

There is a concept of a heaven and a hell that is separate and in a distant place which is reachable only after death. In some religions, there are not one but 7 heavens and 7 hells. These heavens and hells are misunderstood by many to be actual physical locations. Perhaps they are planes of awareness. 

On a more mundane level, we are aware of our body and a limited portion of the mind with which we consciously interact. When the body is healthy we don’t feel its presence. Similarly when the mind is in equilibrium, we don’t feel the weight of our thoughts. This is a state of being in heaven. We should always be thankful not just by saying or thinking about it, but we can really thank existence by working even harder and contributing to the growth of the world. Heaven equals growth, not just the personal kind but also the universal one. 

When we fall sick, we are near the gates of hell. The body becomes a burden, thoughts become heavy and unbearable and we may start to burden others as well. We feel unhappy and dejected with life. This is a state of being in hell. Heaven and hell are like mirrors. Just as we cannot enter a mirror physically but we can see a reflection, we cannot physically enter separate heaven or hell. How our life is today determines whether we are in heaven or hell. 

These are some simple steps we can take to remain in the heaven of the present.

Say thanks at the minimum every day and as often as you like during the day.

Do every activity with great happiness. Walk in happiness, eat in happiness, go to bed in happiness. This is in your hands, all it takes is an effort to make a shift in mindset. 

Don’t entertain any negative thoughts, and avoid negative actions. 

Don’t disturb others. Everyone has their own journey and each one’s journey is customized to an individual plan. We may not understand the big picture, but everyone is equally important in that picture. 

Don’t entertain jealousy or comparison with others. 

When the body has health and energy, don’t avoid work or procrastinate. Every moment is precious and time is not our property. We are the property of time. 

When we lose something, we consider it a personal loss. Similarly, when we create a loss for others, it is a loss for the entire world. We must not forget that we are a product of Nature and we are being supported by Nature. If we cannot create something good, at least do no harm. Staying neutral is by itself a great service. It will help us understand ourselves. 

God helps in ways we may consider as small and insignificant. Hence, we miss that helping hand in our lives. It takes great awareness to recognize, appreciate and offer gratitude for the tiniest assistance someone may render. Think that such assistance is coming directly from God. 

Whatever you do, ensure it has some use for others, big or small it does not matter. The effort to help is more important than the result. 

Nature is so helpful in warning us about upcoming dangers. For example, a whirlpool warns boaters about the dangers of coming close to it. It can be seen easily, and if ignored it may turn and capsize a big boat. But humans don’t take the time or effort to help others by advising and warning them of upcoming dangers and difficulties. Traditionally, elders played this role in our lives. Nowadays, their advice is being shunned. There are many hidden dangers in life that elders with experience may be able to help the younger generation. 

When we have been given a sound mind and a healthy body, do not complain that you are poor. 

Have satisfaction, practice kindness and contentment. That is a shortcut to heaven. 

Blessings to all

Swami Ponnurangam
April 28, 2019
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    • Swamiji speaking about Birth
    • Karma
    • Career And Health
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    • Coping with Death
    • Intuition power- Kundalini
    • The wheels of Life
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    • Judgment day
    • The Hand of God
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    • The power that does not corrupt
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    • A revelation
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    • A level playing field
    • The Glory of Human Life
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    • Swamiji' s predictions
    • Nelamangala Ashram Mantram
    • Sathuragiri Hills
    • Hosur Temple
    • The Wheels of Fortune
    • Computing the Future
    • A Bridge to Somewhere
    • Wireless world
    • The secret of happiness
    • What brings us down
    • All good things take time
    • The value of life and how to use it
    • ​Three Rules for a Happy Life
    • ​Tips for a happy life
    • How to Make the World a better Place
    • The value of the Cave with 9 openings
    • How to make the world a better place
    • Technology and the mind
    • Tips for a Happy Life
    • ​Time, our most valuable asset
    • How to make life easy and enjoyable
    • ​Where can God easily be found?
    • ​Three pillars on which the world depends
    • ​The world is a neutral place
    • ​Qualities of a leader of a nation
    • ndia's leader in 2019 and beyond
    • Revitalizing India
    • Indian Elections 2019
    • Tips for maintaining a healthy body
    • A new way to travel
    • The five elements that shape our lives
    • ​Children are the future of the world.
    • How to be happy. The role of desires
    • ​Heaven and Hell
    • ​The Engine of a Nation
  • Swamiji’s teachings - page 3
    • Think, live and act with love
    • ​How to enjoy life through hard work and to live without expectations.
    • ​Old is Gold
    • A new way to travel
    • Why is giving respect to others so important?
    • Janani Janma Soukhya Nam
    • Accepting the positives and negatives of life
    • Happiness and sorrow. Two sides of the same coin
    • Advertising insecurity
    • All are equal in the eyes of God and Nature. ​
    • Knowledge is True Wealth
    • Filing for change
    • Life is the greatest asset. ​
    • Border security without border guards
    • Judgement Day
    • Computing the future
    • Improving our transportation infrastructure
    • How to make life easy and enjoyable. ​
    • Education and Knowledge. What is the difference?
    • Indian Elections 2019
    • Modern Day Trinity
    • India's leader in 2019 and beyond
    • ​How mobile technology can help our elections
    • ​How mobile technology can help our elections
    • ​Training the leaders of tomorrow.
    • ​Importance of sharing knowledge
    • ​A model politician - one who serves the people
    • ​Where is heaven, and how to get there?
    • Where is hell?
    • ​Why natural calamities are more frequent nowadays
    • Inner nature determines outer behavior
    • Money, Power or Peace of Mind
    • Krishna Janmastami
    • World, life, happiness, and heaven
    • The inner meaning of marriage
    • Birth and death - What happens after death?
    • How to keep a healthy body and enjoy life
    • ​The value of trees
    • ​Who am I?
    • Arun Jaitley
    • Significance of breath (Swara Yoga) and the Moon
    • The nature of trust
    • The importance of honest living
    • ​We start from zero and return to zero
    • ​Be like a lotus flower
    • Value of Knowing who we are
    • ​The world in the next 3-4 years
    • What precautions do we need to take for the future?
    • Amavasya
    • Brahmamuhurtha and Janam Kundli
    • Family, State and Country
    • The Evolution of the Country
    • 2022-2025
    • Improving the country
    • 2031
    • A New World Order
    • Swamiji’s message
  • Numerology
    • Elements of Astrology
    • Analysis of a famous horoscope
    • Swamiji's astrological predictions for 2021
    • Astrology, Dates of Birth and Numbers
    • Secrets of Astrology
    • Origin of Numbers
    • Dates of Birth, Numbers and Planets
    • Alphabets
    • Planets and Human Body
    • Sun
    • Saturn
    • Mars
    • Jupiter
    • Moon
    • Rahu
    • Mercury
    • Venus
    • Kethu
    • History of Jamak Kol
  • Mother and Ayurveda
    • Mother's Milk
    • Medicine for Children
    • Ayurvedic Remedies for Medical Conditions >
      • Insatiable (Unlimited / Unquenchable) Thirst
      • Stroke/Paarsva/Vaayu/lakkva
      • Pruritus (Excessive itchiness)
      • Ondelaga
      • Medicine for cut wounds and for healing.
      • Nithya Puspha for Cancer
      • Mint
      • Thumps
      • Carrot
      • Tulasi Leaf
      • Brahmin Leaf
      • Karpooravalli leaf
      • Paruppu keerai
      • Bitter Gourd
      • Aloe Vera
      • Nookal
      • Aroyoga Muliga Gida Hannu Mathhu Maragalu Anugulia
      • Boerhaavia Diffusa
      • Golden Shower
      • Madhunashini
      • Flowers from the banana tree
      • Cure for coronavirus
      • The health benefits of Sundekai
      • Reducing blood Sugar
      • Sondae Kayee
      • Treatment for common ailments
      • Nochi leaf
      • Kankutti Leaf
      • Siru kuranjan
      • Nerinmel nirrupu
      • Mantaka leaf
      • Palpakeera
      • Tathathalavetti
      • Musmusakey
      • Cure for coronavirus, liver ailments and life values
      • Mudakathan/Agniballi
      • Vetpalai (Tamil)/Kutaja (Kannada)
      • Anya Soppu - Cure for cancer
      • Pulikeerai
      • Thuthanagam
      • Ayurvedic treatment for pain
      • Cure for scalp problems
      • Touch me not
      • Treatment for common ailments
      • Cure for Omicron
    • Remedy for Ailments
  • Tsunami Relief Video
  • Video Gallery - Contents
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      • Video Gallery - Page 2
      • Video Gallery - Page 3
      • Video Gallery - Page 4
      • Video Gallery - Page 5
      • Video Gallery - Page 6
      • Video Gallery - Page 7
      • How to motivate others
      • Swamiji at Temple
      • New Page
  • Photo Gallery I
    • Medical Camp - Annapurneshwari Temple
    • Medical Camp
    • Swamiji with Important Contributors
    • Joy of Giving
    • Swamiji with Lord Ganesha
    • Swamiji in Garden
    • Swamiji at R.T. Nagar Annapurneshwari Temple
    • Shravan Lunch
    • Medical Camp - Nelamangala
    • Foundation Stone Ceremony
    • America Yathra
    • Important Moments/Meetings
    • Yoga
    • Kodi Mutt Swamiji
    • Nellamangala March 2014
    • Thanjavur Swami
    • Nelamangala, October 2014
    • Painting at Annapurneshwari temple
    • Opening of Sai Baba Temple in March 2014
  • Photo Gallery II
    • America Visit - March 2015
    • Important meetings
    • Village Festival
    • Grandfather's Day
    • Talk in Chennai
    • Navrathri
    • Pooja at Nelamangala - October 2015
    • Swamiji with Suttur Mutt Swamiji
    • Swamiji at Sri Gurubhagwan temple, hosur
    • Event at Nelamangala, March 2016
    • Byrashettihalli village festival
    • Swamiji with Mr. SM Krishna (Ex-Chief Minister of Karnataka)
    • Ponnambala Giving medicine for control of pitta vatha shlesha to Solapur swamiji
    • Cows at Hosur ashram
    • Swamiji in Australia
    • P.G Shinde with V.Balakrishnan Supreme court advocate, Former Home minister, function in Sholapur Maharashtra
    • BJP MLA Narayana Swamy with R.T nagar Ponnambala Swamiji
    • Swamiji with OM Swami
    • Swamiji With RV Devraj MLA
    • Swamiji with Kanchi Matt Swami
  • Photo Gallery III
    • Lok Kalyana Havan
    • Ponnurangam Swami with Balli Matta swamy
    • Swamiji at multiple functions
    • Swamiji with Ramalinga Reddy, Karnataka Home minister
    • Swamiji in Hosur - 10/16/18
    • Swamiji in U.S., 10/23/18
    • New Page
    • Inauguration at Guru Bhagawan Temple in Hosur
    • Tiruppur function
    • Dassera 2022
    • Swamiji at Greenhouse
    • With Advocate Kiran at Hosur Ashram
  • Testimonial
  • Opportunities for Service
  • Contact us
    • Map
    • Telephone/e mail
    • Venue for weddings/shelter for the destitute
    • Feedback Form
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