The Law of Karma
The Adiveda Weekly #34
Hari Aum Sadhakas!
The word “karma” is of great importance in Hinduism, so let us see what it means. “Karma” is a Sanskrit word that means “action.” The Law of Karma is a scientific law that is given a psychological interpretation in Hinduism. This law is actually Newton’s Third Law of Motion which says that “every action has its equal and opposite reaction.”
The Hindu way of life
The actual name for Hinduism is “Sanatana Dharma” or “The ancient way of righteousness.” It is more of a “way of life” than a religion because it teaches us how to conduct ourselves in every aspect of our life so that we are automatically led to the final goal, which is union with the infinite source of life.
Reflection of the week
Nature has given you only one right and that is to do your duty. She has not given you the right to demand your results. The dispensation of results lies with the cosmic law.
For your everyday practice
The only way to go beyond the cycle of cause and effect is to learn not to react. One has to accept and respond. So make this a daily practice.
For your health and well-being
Have you noticed how you manage your activities or get through challenging moments? Do you feel that in spite of life's hardships, you are balanced and maintain a strong inner environment? If so, reflect on the ways in which you come into balance and cultivate these skills even further. These are your unique ways to self-regulate. Self-regulation techniques are essential tools to learn, cultivate, practice, and embody. They will be what give you respite as you navigate through life's ups and downs, and they are thereby essential for maintaining your Mind-Body wellness.
By Dr. Poorna Menon, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
From Vanamali Mataji’s desk
Hinduism says that these people are suffering or enjoying the results of the bad or good actions they have done in a previous life. This means that we are all the makers of our own destiny. If we do good actions, we will make our lives a happy place. If we keep doing bad actions, we will create an unhappy life for ourselves. So we are the makers of our own destiny. We cannot blame God or anyone else for our sorrows. We are being given the results of our actions which have been committed at some time in this life or in some other life. Thus, Hinduism is the only religion that teaches us that we are totally responsible for our lives. We cannot blame God or our parents or our friends, or anyone else for our problems.
Important dates this week
187th Birth Anniversary of Ramakrishna Paramahansa on the 21st of February
That’s all for now. What would you like to see more of? Let us know! Thank you very much for reading.
At your service,
The Adiveda Team