What is this earth?

Different definitions can be given from different standpoints. The earth is one of the
fields for experiencing the fruits of good, bad and mixed actions, and for performing fresh
actions. It is a Bhoga-bhumi as well as a Karma-bhumi. It is a bundle of atoms, a form of energy,
a materialization of thought, an expression of the effects of the Karmas of the individuals of
whom it is composed and to whom it is related. Scientifically, the earth is only one of the planets
which go to make the universe.

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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