plane. All the worlds (Lokas) and all the Tirthas (sacred rivers) are existent in the human being
himself, if he has belief in the scriptures. One can enjoy heaven or hell in this birth if he so
wishes. The greater the grossness, the more intense will be the torture and suffering till such
time as the individual is refined and fit for the descent of the Lord’s grace by repeated
calcinations or purificatory processes.
If you want to enjoy heaven on earth, go on purifying yourself by controlling the lower
mind, the desires and cravings. All is bliss, all is joy, all is happiness then. If you allow a free
rein to the horses of the senses and yield to the prompting of the devilish mind, if you follow the
path of Adharma, hell itself will prevail, not elsewhere in some incredible region, but here on this
earth itself.
From "May I answer that" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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