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Happiness and sorrow. Two sides of the same coin

Happiness and sorrow are two sides of the same coin. Whichever side of the coin we choose to look at, it does not change the value of the coin. Similarly, happiness and sorrow are reflections of the mind projected onto the world. The value of life and existence are incalculable and are not affected by our personal happiness or sorrow. Realizing the importance and value of life is like acquiring great knowledge. This knowledge is more important than money. If one knows how to save Rs 500, it becomes easy to save Rs 5000 as more money is earned. Similarly, if one knows how to enjoy life through this limited body and mind, enjoying life through everything we see, hold, and touch will become easy. 


To carry the knowledge of the importance of life, one need not be rich. Life looks at everyone the same, whether rich or poor, whether one is in an important post or unemployed. Each individual has an equal chance of being in the moment and enjoying the gift of life. To understand the value and importance of life, experience is important, it does not come through luck but through hard work and sometimes there is suffering. 

If we know the value of something we naturally will take great care to preserve it, life is no different. If we consider our life valuable, then we should also not forget to include everyone else as each one thinks the same about his or her life. If we are good in our ways, honest and hardworking, we will not trouble or be a hindrance to others. If we are on a bad track, others will suffer. The happiness we experience at home is a good barometer for how honest and good we are in our workplace. Happiness goes along with honesty and that happiness is reflected everywhere we go as it becomes part of our being. 

Some use their position and power to look down upon, ill-treat, underestimate and create tension in the lives of others. This comes from ego and not from the heart. The same ego will rebound within and cause negative feelings which creates a poisonous mind. This mental poison can alter the physiology of the body through the release of chemicals which ultimately result in diseases and physical suffering. The greatest poison for the body is jealousy. 

A soft, kind, and happy mind has the opposite effect. It is very relaxing for the body and it promotes good health. If a proper healthy lifestyle is followed with stress on the body or the mind, a human being can live up to 120 years. That is the limit of a human’s life span. Every 20 years, there is a shift in the mind, body, and overall life. This applies to everyone. 

During life, humans can become God-like. It depends on their behavior towards others and their mental outlook. Whoever is supportive and helpful to us can be considered to be God in form. What input we put into the world, is the output we get from the world. How we treat others reflects how others treat us in return. This is not just in how we speak to others and interact with them. It starts in the mind. The moment we think ill of others, we start to treat them badly, even if they are not in front of us. So even in the mind, we should not think ill of others. 

There is a difference between true knowledge and learning. Learning is like a regurgitation of food we have eaten. There is no transformation. The mind simply serves as the storehouse of information. True knowledge is like the energy that the body assimilates after absorption of food. There is a great transformation. The bridge between true knowledge and what we learn is the environment we live in. In a good environment where people are happy, kind, supportive, and motivate us we can turn what we learn into true knowledge. These three, learning, environment, and true knowledge are like the three lower chakras - Mooladhara, Swadhistana, and Manipura.  They are common to all. People should be careful about how they use the energies of these lower chakras. What we learn from the world, the environment we live in, and the inner knowledge we attain through introspection and understanding are the foundationa of spiritual growth. When awareness is beyond these three chakras, there is only happiness and no sorrow. 

Blessings to all

Swami Ponnurangam
May 25, 2019

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  • Swamiji's Teachings - Page 1
    • Life Teachings
    • Swamiji speaking about Birth
    • Karma
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    • Coping with Death
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    • Judgment day
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    • The power that does not corrupt
    • Good Governance Equals God
    • Border Security
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    • A revelation
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    • 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
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      • How to motivate others
      • Swamiji at Temple
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  • 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
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    • Venue for weddings/shelter for the destitute
    • Feedback Form
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