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The Wheels of Fortune

These days travel has become very easy. There are smoothly paved roads everywhere, well built cars that transport from place to place in great luxury, as if sitting on a couch at home. At one time it was not so. Very few people think about how difficult it may have been in the days when cars and roads were either unavailable or very primitive. The wheel of fortune is definitely in our favor and as a car rolls forward so does time. In this journey of life all discussions, doubts and pursuits must be completed before the wheels roll to a final stop.

Just as a car cannot run on only one wheel, we need the help, coordination and support of others in order to reach the goal of life. Parents may be thought of as one set of wheels on a car and the spouse the other set of wheels. Grandparents are like the spare tire, they are ready to help anytime it’s needed and the rest of the time they deserve rest and relaxation, having played their part in our upbringing. The people sitting inside a car can be thought of as children. Just as a car “comes alive” when we turn the engine on, a house comes alive through the lively energy that children bring into our lives.

A car can travel safely at high speeds only if the tire and the chassis can bear the strain. The chassis of a car can be thought of as knowledge and the shock absorbers of a car as our understanding. Greater our knowledge and understanding, easier it becomes to face situations in life which may not always be to our liking. Sometimes the road is smooth, other times it is bumpy. Regardless of the condition of the road, vehicles serve a useful purpose and if we carelessly handle them, accidents are caused. Similarly, regardless of how easy or difficult our lives may be, we must always be helpful to others. Even in the most difficult of situations, we must not even think of hurting others. Just as a road does not remain rough forever, eventually life will smoothen out.

Better the vehicle, the faster it can travel. Similarly, if the mind is kept calm and peaceful all the time, the more likely it is to function as an aid to help us achieve great things in life. If a vehicle travels quickly from point A to B, it gives us that much more time to do other things. Similarly, if we stop procrastinating and complete whatever task we may be doing safely and efficiently, time will always be in plenty to work on the next task. A great amount of stress in our lives is linked to the perception that we have no time for anything. If we are mindful of time, time will “slow down” for us.

Sometimes the road goes uphill and at other times it takes us downhill. Just as we have an accelerator and brakes to modulate the speed of a car and we place our trust in them to keep us safe, when the mind functions as a supporting aid in difficult times and it puts a brake on our desires and temptations in good times, life will be a pleasant journey.

Whether the car is placed in a forward or a reverse gear, there is power that is delivered to the wheels. Similarly, whether our lives are proceeding forwards or we appear to be sliding backwards, the divine is always there giving us power in the form of the breath. Recognizing and appreciating that divine power is more beneficial than worrying about the direction life takes us. Direction is relative. The power of the divine is absolute and is found in every direction. Just as car lights up the dark, life illuminates a body that appears dead and lifeless. Animals in the jungle have no access to light once the sun sets. If we drive a car through the jungle, even if it is for a short duration, we can provide them light. Similarly, without the contribution of scientists, we would be groping in the dark. If we cannot provide sustained light like the scientists have done, atleast we can provide some help to others even if momentary. The wheel of fortune never stops. That wheel is life and we are lucky to be passengers for a while on that never ending journey

Blessings to all

Swami Ponnurangam
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  • 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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