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A level playing field

Of all sentient creatures, mankind is unique in having the capacity to discriminate between right and wrong. This aspect of the mind can be the source of great happiness or it can lead us down the dark path of misery and sorrow. Animals and birds also have a mind, but it is chiefly an instrument that regulates their instinctual behavior. A lot can be understood about one’s state of mind by observing simple acts of daily living such as sitting, walking, talking and eating. A saint’s manner of eating is very different from that of a thief. Despite all the differences we see amongst ourselves, we all share a common origin and destination, which is birth and death.

If a little bit of our awareness is constantly on the inevitability of death, then life like death can become a level playing field. Imagine a world where everyone is happy. That is not as far fetched as it seems. Happiness naturally follows when we realize that heaven is within our own being and we can create a heavenly atmosphere by the right use of the mind. Those who care about the welfare of others and work to build and protect health, wealth and happiness of others are entitled to a natural state of happiness. Once the division of mine and yours comes into play, we start to protect what we consider as mine, even it comes at the cost of destruction of life and property of other human beings. Such people are destined for a hellish state of mind, which unfortunately propagates that same behavior.

A small mosquito bite can lead to a deadly disease with immense suffering. It is easier to prevent a mosquito bite than to cure the illness it may result in. Similarly, a negative thought is like a mosquito bite. A bad thought can infect all our actions and the actions of others if we become persuasive enough. This leads to large scale suffering. To prevent such unwanted suffering, the cure lies in using the power of to discriminate between right and wrong. Everyone has this power, but it is seldom used to correct ourselves. It is mostly directed at others, such as when we point out their mistakes. Unlike a disease carrying mosquito which we try to eradicate, people revere birds such as eagles and falcons. These birds are given the pride of place on national emblems of some countries, and are offered a protected status. Similarly, if we constantly work towards the welfare of others, one day or another we will similarly be recognized by the world. Again, the source of this recognition is our thoughts. Good and noble thoughts fly high like eagles and falcons and are admired by everyone.

Majority of the people of the world today live on expectation of one kind or another. Only a very few have a giving nature. If the capacity to discriminate between right and wrong is applied to every thought, we will then see for ourselves the degree of our selfishness or selflessness. There is no happiness in expectation and there is heaven to be found when our nature becomes that of a giver. Before death levels the mind and turns the body to dust, those who realize this can soar high in their own heaven which will serve as an example for generations to come.

Blessings to all

Swami Ponnurangam


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    • Annapurneshwari Temple and Foundation
  • Blogs
  • Mission
  • Devotional Songs
    • Devotional Songs - Page 2
    • Unforgettable Memoirs
  • Swamiji's Teachings - Page 1
    • Life Teachings
    • Swamiji speaking about Birth
    • Karma
    • Career And Health
    • Rules of Life
    • Swamiji's universal rules
    • Coping with Death
    • Intuition power- Kundalini
    • The wheels of Life
    • The question after Who am I?
    • Judgment day
    • The Hand of God
    • India's Independance
    • The power that does not corrupt
    • Good Governance Equals God
    • Border Security
    • At the grassroots
    • Old and new
    • Knowledge is power
    • What is true power?
    • A revelation
    • Continuing education for politicians
    • Filing for change
    • Advertising insecurity
    • Three obstacles
    • Three virtues
    • A level playing field
    • The Glory of Human Life
    • A progressive caste system. What we can learn from bees and ants.
    • Cell phone life
    • A changeless pen
  • Swamiji's teachings - page 2
    • 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
    • Video Gallery - Page 1 >
      • 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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