Srimad Bhagavadgita Sadhaka Sanjivani -Swami Ramsukhdas
Chapter 16
Among the demoniac beings, such as beasts, birds, ghosts, insects and moths etc., also, it is seen that some of them are more cruel, while others are milder, according to the nature of their previous birth. Even when the Lord by His grace bestows upon them a human body, desire (lust)and anger persist in their ego which are the impressions, of previous birth. The marks of those, who return from hell, are excessive anger, harsh or bitter speech, poverty, enmity towards kinsmen, company of the mean and service, for the mean. Similarly, those who perform virtuous actions, to attain heaven, go to heaven. There, they enjoy the vast heaven, as fruit of their virtuous actions, but their nature does not undergo, any change. The four marks of those returning from heaven, are—(1) inclination towards offering charity, (2) sweet speech, (3) adoration for the gods, and (4) efforts to satisfy members of the priest class. A being, can change his nature, only during this human life.
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