சந்தேகத்திலிருந்து விலகி மெய்ப்பொருளைத் தெளிவாக உணர்ந்தவருக்கு, அவர் வாழும் பூமியை விட, விரும்பும் வான உலகம் மிக அருகில் இருப்பதாகும்.

ஐயப்பாடுகளைத் தெளிந்த ஆராய்ச்சி வாயிலாகத் தீர்த்துக் கொண்டவர்களுக்குப் பூமியைவிட வானம் மிக அருகில் இருப்பதாகக் கருதுகின்ற ஊக்கம் ஏற்படும்

ஐயத்திலிருந்து நீங்கி மெய்யுணர்வு பெற்றவர்க்கு அடைந்துள்ள இவ்வுலகை விட அடைய வேண்டிய மேலுலகம் அண்மையில் உள்ளதாகும்.

Heaven is nearer than earth to those men of purified minds who are freed from from doubt

This Kural, verse 353, underlines the spiritual progress of individuals who have purified their minds and freed themselves from doubt. The 'heaven' referred in this verse is metaphorical, representing a state of higher consciousness or enlightenment. The line "Heaven is nearer than earth to those men of purified minds who are freed from doubt" denotes that individuals who rid themselves of ignorance (often represented by doubt), attain a state of clarity and wisdom. They are in a sense, closer to the state of enlightenment or 'heaven', than they are to the worldly or materialistic concerns of the 'earth'. Their understanding of truth and the universal principles makes them transcend the physical realm, bringing them closer to the higher spiritual realm. The term 'purified minds' signifies the state of mind free from negative emotions like greed, anger, and jealousy and is filled with virtues like love, compassion, and understanding. The 'freedom from doubt' suggests a clear understanding of the truth, which comes from introspection, self-realization, and spiritual growth. In essence, this verse is a metaphorical representation of spiritual elevation. It emphasizes that those who have attained self-realization and inner purity, the spiritual realm or 'heaven' is much nearer to them compared to the physical world or 'earth'. They are closer to the state of enlightenment, peace, and bliss, having transcended worldly concerns and doubts.