material elements. In this sense also, the physical constitution of a human being and that of a celestial being prove to be identical.
From a spiritual point of view, we are all spiritual sparks, integral parts of God, the Supreme Holy Spirit. Whether materially or spiritually, we participate fundamentally, of one and the same nature; but, under the influence of illusory energy, we create friends and enemies.
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Those who reach the Edenic, paradisiacal planets, can see their happiness suddenly interrupted by the sword of time. Indeed, whoever manages to reach the Edenic planets will have to fall sooner or later.
Those who access the higher planetary systems, Edenic, paradisiacal, must return to earth as soon as the fruits of their pious activities are exhausted. Thus, those who access the Edenic planets by the force of sacrifices and pious acts must ultimately fall back to this Earth. The sword of time falls on beings and makes them fall from their high position in this material world. Once on earth, they will have to start all over again.
On the other hand, the fruits of the service of love and devotion offered to the Lord are much more valuable than the rise to heavenly planets, because they allow to reach God and enter his eternal kingdom, whence the we no longer return to the material universe. The Lord can free the incarnate being from the chain of the dead and rebirths. Only devotional service can reach the spiritual planet of the Supreme Eternal, and again, there is only one occupation: to serve the Lord with love. Indeed, the activities proper to devotional service remain the same, whether here on earth or in the spiritual world. Devotional service is not subject to change and is sublime.
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Why does God chastise those who do evil?
There are two kinds of punishment: that which a warrior inflicts on his enemy, and that which a son receives from his father. However, there is obviously a huge difference between the two.
God does not conceive of enmity with regard to any living being. On the contrary, he is always concerned for the good of all, without exception, and when he punishes, his