THE LAWS OF KARMA

Karma is a somewhat abstract concept for many of us. There is a lot of confusing information on this non religious topic information that is unnecessary. So, I think it’d be helpful to paint a bit of a picture to help solidify the concept of karma.


What is Karma? Karma is the Sanskrit word for action. It is equivalent to Newton’s law of ‘every action must have a reaction’. When we think, speak or act we initiate a force that will react accordingly. This returning force maybe modified, changed or suspended, but most people will not be able eradicate it.

What is the possibility that the person we’ve helped will reciprocate, or “pay it forward”? What’s the possibility that this action created a positive source of energy?

That’s a very basic example of everyday karma. Of course, there is negative karma as well. Gandhi explains such in a simple yet profound way:

“A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes”

Here is what you need to know about Karma laws.

1. THE GREAT LAW: “AS YOU SOW, SO SHALL YOU REAP”

The simple explanation of the Great Law is: our thoughts and actions have consequences good or bad. If we desire peace, love, harmony, prosperity, etc. we must be willing to act accordingly.

As you sow, so shall you reap.

To receive happiness, peace, love, and friendship, one must BE happy, peaceful, loving, and a true friend. Whatever one puts out into the Universe will come back to them.

2. THE LAW OF PATIENCE AND REWARD: “NOTHING OF VALUE IS CREATED WITHOUT A PATIENT MINDSET”

All Rewards require initial toil. Rewards of lasting value require patient and persistent toil. True joy comes from doing what one is supposed to be doing, and knowing that the reward will come in its own time.
3. THE LAW OF HOSPITALITY AND GIVING: “DEMONSTRATING OUR SELFLESSNESS SHOWS TRUE INTENTIONS”

Put simply: what we claim to believe must manifest into our actions. Selflessness is a virtue only if we’re accommodating something other than ourselves.

Without a selfless nature, true spiritual growth is nearly impossible.

4. THE LAW OF FOCUS: “ONE CANNOT DIRECT ATTENTION BEYOND A SINGLE TASK”
One cannot think of two things at the same time. If our focus is on Spiritual Values, it is not possible for us to have lower thoughts like greed or anger.

5. THE LAW OF CREATION: “WHAT WE DESIRE COMES THROUGH PARTICIPATION”
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 yourself, and surround yourself with what you want to have present in your Life.

6. THE LAW OF RESPONSIBILITY: “OUR LIVES ARE OF OUR OWN DOING, NOTHING ELSE”

When there is turbulence in one’s own life, there is often turbulence internally. If we’re to change our life, we must change our frame of mind and surroundings.

7. 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, As they were both needed to accomplish the task. Past, Present, Future they are all connected

8. THE LAW OF SIGNIFICANCE AND INSPIRATION

You get back from something whatever YOU have put into it.

The true 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, nor do they work to diminish it. Loving contributions bring life to, and inspire, the Whole.
9. The Law of Growth

Wherever you go, there you are. It is we who must change and not the people, places or things around us if we want to grow spiritually.

All we are given is ourselves. That is the only thing we have control over.

When we change who and what we are within our hearts, our lives follow suit and change too.

10. THE LAW OF HUMILITY
Acceptance is a near universal virtue in many belief systems. Simply put, we must first accept the present circumstances in order to change them.

The Laws of Karma sound complicated. But the principle is achievable. And, it’s all advice you have heard before. Treat others with kindness, as you’d like in return. Follow your moral compass without fail. And live your truth.

Thanks for reading.