Narayanasramam

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Heaven and Hell by Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha

narayanashramatapovanam

 

Heaven and Hell

 

A peaceful mind is the real heaven. The joy which such a mind

constantly gives to its owner is the heavenly delight. That man, who

can live and do actions for the sake of God, without giving too much

importance to the results, even if they are at times adverse, can

surely enjoy the heavenly breeze within him. He is the cleverest man

in this world. He will be able to work harder and more effectively

than any one else, because his mind is devoid of agitations, but at no

time will he claim doership for himself. The fool will claim `the

doership' and identify it on the physical body, thereby get

disappointed when others do not give him any recognition for his

actions. This will become a constant apprehension and a source of

agitation.

 

`I have done many things for the others. They should at least give

me some regard and apprehension for what I have done'. If we think

in these lines, every action of ours will only lead to hell. The mind

will start acting at every point. Many of our expectations will turn

futile. Disappointment will follow. Such a state, wherein the mind is

tortured by expectations, disappointments and failures, is verily the

hell. If the torture is allowed to grow, burning sensation,

uncontrollable anger and many other symptoms will sprout within us.

 

Why should the thought of the results, which our actions are destined

to bring about worry us so much? God is there within you to fulfill

your heart's needs. He is there to reward you amply for whatever you

do in the best manner. Can you enjoy by your giving, if you go on

expecting any return for what you give? Do not expect anything back

from any one. Receive whatever you get, and let your happiness be in

such giving and receiving. Is this not a better path?