The law of
Karma is the law of cause and effect. Meditate, go deep within yourself until
you touch the astral self, and you will know. The astral self keeps a record of
earlier incarnations.
Atmavidya –
the science of the spirit, has its laws. One is the law of Karma, other the law
of incarnation.
Every
thought, emotion, wish, action creates Karma and we have been creating Karma
for millions of years. Man was given free will, he was given the right of
choice. He can choose between what Upanishads call Preya and Shreya. Preya is
the path of pleasure and Shreya is the good.
We are
creators of our own destiny, many of us blame kismet. Pay attention to your
thoughts, as they are seeds sown in the field of life and what you sow today,
you will have to reap tomorrow.
Effects of
Karma can be mitigated through Nama Japa. Saints can take over the Karma of
their disciples, but normally they do not wish to interfere with the law of
Karma. For they know, that the law of Karma is not punitive, but reformative.
The law of Karma does not wish to punish us but to reform us and so sends us
experiences which may help in our spiritual advancement.
How to face
suffering? If our attention is on sufferings, they get magnified beyond all
proportions. In the midst of suffering, let us count our blessings. In all
conditions of life, let us thank the Lord.
Satyam vad
Krodham maakuroo – Speak the truth and never get angry
It is life
that is needed, not book-learning, nor intellectual or psychological
interpretations.
If only we
lived in the thought that God is watching us, exploitation, social injustice
and maladministration would be completely eradicated from the country.
Law of
Karma is built up of 2 natural, universal laws: Fist – As you think, so you
become. Second – As you sow, so shall you reap.
Suffering
is the benediction which God pours upon his beloved children to whom he would
reveal the meaning of his infinite mercy.
Nature
works in a simple way – if your thoughts, words, actions are in obedience to
the laws of nature, you may be sure of a happy and harmonious life, for nature
is conquered by obedience to her laws.
How may we
live a life that may bear witness to the law of Karma?
1. Always be aware of your thoughts
2. As you sow, so shall you reap
3. Take care of your sanga, the people with
whom you associate
4. Develop the spirit of detachment
5. Grow from more to more, in the
spirit of surrender to God
6. Be vigilant, live in awareness all
the time
7. Do as much good as you can, to as
many as you can, in as many ways as you can
I have
known of no one who met the beloved in happiness. Do not resist trials, but
welcome them. Everything that we welcome is transformed. Suffering is
transformed into love.
The evil
you do, remains with you;
The good
you do, comes back to you
At the
heart of everyone, everything, is goodness
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