Understanding "The Laws of Karma"

   Lily O'Sullivan

"THE 12 LAWS OF KARMA"

THE GREAT LAW

As you sow, so shall you reap.
This is also known as the Law of Cause and Effect.
Whatever we put out in the Universe is what comes back to us.
If what we want is Happiness, Peace, Friendship, Love...
Then we should BE Happy, Peaceful, Loving, a Friend.


THE LAW OF CREATION

Life doesn't just HAPPEN, it requires our participation.
We are one with the Universe both inside and out.
Whatever surrounds us gives us clues to our inner state.
BE and DO yourself… what you what to have in your Life.


THE LAW OF HUMILITY

What you refuse to accept, will continue for you.
If what we see is an enemy, or someone with a character trait that we find to be negative, 

then we ourselves are not focused on a higher level of existence.


THE LAW OF GROWTH

Wherever you go, there you are.
For us to GROW in Spirit it is we who must change and not the people, places or things around us.
The only given we have in our lives is OURSELVES and that is the only factor we have control over.
When we change who and what we are within our heart our life changes too.


THE LAW OF RESPONSIBILITY

Whenever there is something wrong, there is something wrong in me.
We mirror what surrounds us and what surrounds us mirrors us
We must take responsibility what is in our life.


THE LAW OF CONNECTION

Even if something we do seems inconsequential, it is very important 

that it gets done as everything in the Universe is connected.
Each step leads to the next step and so forth and so on.
Someone must do the initial work to get a job done.
Neither the first step nor the last are of greater significance
They were both needed to accomplish the task.
Past, Present, Future They are all connected...


THE LAW OF FOCUS

You can't think of two things at the same time.
When our focus is on Spiritual Values it is impossible for us to have lower thoughts such as greed or anger.


THE LAW OF GIVING AND HOSPITALITY

If you believe something to be true, then sometime in your life you will be called upon to demonstrate that truth.
Here is where we put what we SAY that we have learned into PRACTICE.


THE LAW OF HERE AND NOW

Looking back to examine what was, prevents us from being totally in the HERE AND NOW.
Old thoughts, old patterns of behavior, old dreams...
Prevent us from having new ones.


THE LAW OF CHANGE

History repeats itself until we learn the lessons that we need
to change our path.

THE LAW OF PATIENCE AND REWARD

All Rewards require initial toil.
Rewards of lasting value require patient and persistent toil.
True Joy follows doing what we're suppose to be doing and waiting for the Reward to come in it's on time.


THE LAW OF SIGNIFICANCE AND INSPIRATION

You get back from something whatever you've put into it
The Value of something is a direct result of the energy and intent that is put into it.
Every personal contribution is also a contribution to the Whole
Lack luster Contributions have no impact on the Whole or work to diminish it.
Loving Contributions Lift Up and Inspire the Whole

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"Understanding the Law of Karma"

by Garima Roy

Fractal Enlightenment 

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” 

– Abraham Lincoln 

We all have come across a stage where we notice the fight of good vs. evil within us. Mind is tossed between good and evil. William Golding, in his novel “Lord of the Flies” said that, “Humans are barbaric and animalistic in nature. Give them a chance and they’ll reveal their monsters.” 

When we talk about monstrous and outrageous behaviour, we think of murders and instigation of communal riots/differences on the basis of race, status etceteras. Each civilization has dwelled in it. It’s a fact that everything that surrounds us began from a thought. It applies to an act of committing a murder or betraying someone. So is lying and fallacious behaviour. 

These are the conscious negative choices we make for ourselves that ends up harming us the most, once we land into the court room of the universe. Because the universe stays in motion and everyone has to deal with their Karma. Whatever you do, will come back to you. Good or Bad. Even when you’re unaware, you’re in conversation with the universe. You are communicating with your actions and thoughts. 

Contrary to this Law of Karma theory, we have capitalism (industrialisation/ commercialisation) reaching to a level of destruction from where we can’t find a way back. I see the world around and it fills me with remorse for having to believe in the uprising culture of materialism and greed. As Lincoln says that, “Give anyone a power to reach to the conclusion about one’s character.” 

We do know that people involved in capitalism are building up a bad karma. And they do have to compensate for it. I have had few friends asking me about the credibility of the Law of Karma, “Hey, that person is a wrong-doer, yet he is so happy. How?” We all go through a phase where we query all that can be put into realm of questioning because we have been wronged or can see wrong. 

Karma is a slow process. one needs to have endurance and perseverance to witness its functioning. Never despair and keep that hope in the hood. Also, after some serious pondering over the question, I realised, it all comes down to the parameters we set in our head that becomes the prominent cause of agitation. 

Happiness, however, is eternal. It shines through your eyes and emits a vibe full of positivity. It fills your surrounding with joy and lightens up your face. It connects you to the higher spiritual self. It becomes a state of mind. 

As humans, we tend to compare, even though we should master the art of not indulging in one as comparisons give a limit to your imagination when one is infinite and limitless. In other words, it’s judging oneself harmfully. 

Haruki Murakami, the Japanese author says that, “Whatever you’re seeking won’t come in the form you are expecting.” Wrongdoers always know that they are doing wrong and to avoid facing the guilt they keep on indulging themselves in the same process. But, no one is spared. Their peace of mind is disturbed in ways we can’t envision. Capitalism is indeed at its peak but after greater chaos comes greater order. 

So, never for once let your faith get fragile in the goodness of the soul and mind. It is the only thing that can connect you to yourself. And allow the universe to give you immense happiness. Rest everything is similar to puddle jumping. Believe in the vastness of the universe. Faith indeed can move mountains. 

About Author: Garima Roy, former Radio host and an Independent Writer/ Journalist, loves to explore the world with her mind. Joy is her natural state of being.

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