Karma Its Meaning and Power
By johnnydod, 6th Jul 2011 | Follow this author
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A man is born alone and dies alone; and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone; and he goes alone to hell or the Supreme abode.
Chanakya
Karma, a word many may have heard of but are not too sure what it means,we look at the meaning of Karma and its variegations.
- Whatever one does, says, or thinks, is “karma”
- A look at the Buddhist view of Karma
- The Five Niyama
- And the word was Karma
- The Samyutta Nikaya states:
- And finally
Whatever one does, says, or thinks, is “karma”
Vipaka (The meaning or cause of your thoughts or actions) is a seed in the mind that sprouts into a result, this is known as “Pali vipaka” the result can be good or bad, so if you do, think or say good things this will produce goodness, conversely if you do, think or say bad things your seed will produce bad things.
A look at the Buddhist view of Karma
Karma has many diverse connotations within the different philosophy’s and religions, In Buddhism it is strictly distinguished between “Vipaka” (the seed and the cause) and the motives behind the action.
Buddhist believe the motive usually makes the difference between good and bad actions, unless the action or thought, is made through ignorance, whereby the person with the motive has the intent of doing good but unintentionally results in bad karma, for example you may give up your seat to a lady saying ”please have my seat for you and your baby” she appears to be pregnant, but you create a bad karma with the lady in question who was in fact obese, another example would be blaming the wrong person for a deed they had not committed.
The Five Niyama
However Buddhists don’t believe that karma is the only cause of everything that happens in life or the universe. Some of the other reasons are listed in five categories, known as Niyama Dhammas. These are
- Kamma Niyama—Consequences of one’s actions
- Utu Niyama—Seasonal changes and climate
- Biija Niyama—Laws of heredity
- Citta Niyama—Willpower
- Dhamma Niyama—Nature’s predisposition to produce a perfect type
To quote the humanist Aldous Huxley the author of “Brave new world”
"If we are to assume that anybody has designedly set this wonderful universe going, it is perfectly clear to me that he is no more entirely benevolent and just in any intelligible sense of the words, than that he is malevolent and unjust."
And the word was Karma
I don't feel the need for religion.
But I went on a yoga retreat last year
and I do believe slightly in the karma thing
and just being good and true unto yourself.
And I slightly believe that you can attract good and bad to you.
Imelda Staunton
The word Karma is one of the many words that have migrated from another language into English; to try and use an equivalent English translation “Action” can by no means do the word justice, given the dictionary meaning “action” would produce: (The state or process of acting or doing)
Whereas Karma would produce: (The total effect of a person’s actions and conduct during the successive phases of the person’s existence, regarded as determining the person’s destiny.)
The Samyutta Nikaya states:
"According to the seed that’s sown,
So is the fruit you reap there from,
Doer of good will gather good,
Doer of evil, evil reaps,
Down is the seed and thou shalt taste
The fruit thereof."
The saying "What goes around, comes around" could well be today’s version of karma.
And finally
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26th Jul 2011 (#)
Nice synopsis of karma johnnydod. What goes around comes around.
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26th Jul 2011 (#)
Yeah, it's happening now, Johnny. Steve knows it for you. John Lennon and I have the same birthday: October 9th! Yeah!
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26th Jul 2011 (#)
Really, really good. Karma or Kamma is a really interesting subject, i was planning on doing a page about Buddhism and Karma, more about how it relates to rebirth,the cycle of life and death.
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26th Jul 2011 (#)
Sounds exactly like the life I lead... Always believe the world is my biggest school and that every action is accounted for and you get what you deserve not what you desire. Thank you for sharing.
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26th Jul 2011 (#)
Well written Johnny, love the photos. I am not a buddhist but one of my oldest and dearest friend is. I find we have a lot in common and I respect the ones we don't. Great read my friend. As always, thank you for sharing.:)
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26th Jul 2011 (#)
I believe that all we can do is live the best life that we can. We will make mistakes, but if our hearts are in the right place and we make every effort to correct our wrongs, then we will have lived the best life possible. Thank you for this thought provoking article, Johnny. I especially liked the John Lennon video. :-)
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26th Jul 2011 (#)
I was taught as a child that to ever cause harm by word or deed to anyone was to make myself less...outstanding article, thank you Johnnydod!
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26th Jul 2011 (#)
We use the same word here too. Elders would say, 'Matakot ka sa karma.' (Fear karma). Good info here Johnny and thanks for the star.
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26th Jul 2011 (#)
Excellent share...thanks for sharing...
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27th Jul 2011 (#)
what a thoughtful article on karma johnny.....thanks a lot for sharing....
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28th Jul 2011 (#)
Great article on Karma, Johnny...A really enjoyable and informative read..Thank you for sharing it..
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2nd Aug 2011 (#)
Lovely article - thank you.
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3rd Aug 2011 (#)
Excellent!
Any word or deed has its follow-up in store, now or then.
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5th Aug 2011 (#)
I have always been interested in the Hindu concept of karma but this is new to me. Thanks for teaching me something today.
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23rd Aug 2011 (#)
This is all so true, great article!!
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11th Oct 2011 (#)
Karma always comes back...good and bad. :-)
I liked this.
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11th Oct 2011 (#)
I agree Bridgette, this is a subject close to my heart
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