Laws of life
April 2023
Our life is full of ups and downs; while we bear the burden of troubles, we also enjoy unexpected gains. We see that some people start from a very low position but attain great heights in different fields. All this doesn’t happen just by chance. Two divine laws govern our life: the Law of Karma and the Law of Attraction.
Law of Karma
Many of us believe that we get the fruits of our karma (actions) done in this life as well as in past lives. If that is so, then what is karma and where does it accumulate?
Now scientists say that everything in this world is, truly speaking, an expression of energies. Things we see as solids, liquids, and gases are made of atoms and electrons, which are also expressions of energy. Karma is also energy. There are three types of karma: Kriyamana
LAWS OF LIFE
All of us are subject to the Law of Karma and the Law of Attraction. So it is to our benefit that we understand them to live a righteous and fruitful life, says A S Dandekar
Karma, Sanchita Karma, and Prarabdha Karma.
Kriyamana Karma: Kriyamana Karma is created by us in this life.
Sanchita Karma: Sanchita Karma is the sum total of all our karma created in our past lives which is yet to fructify.
Prarabdha Karma: Prarabdha Karma is our past karma which is due for fructification in our present life. All this karma forms energy circles in our Karan Sharir (causal body) and our Sukshma Sharir (subtle body).
Many people who come into our life do so according to our Prarabdha Karma as well as theirs. Events and relationships come into play to exhaust this karma. We often find bitter relationships existing between father and son, between brothers, or between husband and wife.
When a jivatma (individual soul) takes rebirth, it carries with it its Sukshma Sharir, which carries the energy fields of its karma. Some advanced yogis and saints can see this and suggest ways to work out one’s karma, such as giving donations, performing certain pujas (rituals), and japam (chanting). It is said that Prarabdha Karma has to be endured. This is why Sri Krishna, in the Bhagavad Gita, has preached Nishkam Karm Yog; we should perform all karma diligently without any attachment and without expecting the fruits thereof. Further, whatever karma we perform, we should dedicate to God.
Law of Attraction
The Law of Attraction is a very powerful and effective law, which states that like attracts like. Thoughts are also a form of energy; they are magnetic and have certain frequencies. When we think a thought, we attract like thoughts. Everything sent out returns to us. Thus, we attract people and circumstances into our life.
As we have seen above, all solids are also, in essence, energies vibrating at frequencies. When we think about what we want, we emit that frequency. It causes the energy of what we want, to vibrate at that frequency, and we bring it to us! When we focus on what we want, we change the vibrations of the atoms of that thing and we attract it to us. Our individual minds are connected through the Universal Mind. Through this, we send and receive thoughts. Many times, heartfelt prayers and affirmations materialise. These attract people and circumstances as desired, leading us to consider it a favour done by God.
This also explains why some people reach great heights in their vocations. They attract to them the things they want. Apart from getting the good results of their past karma, they knowingly or unknowingly follow the Law of Attraction.
By knowing the Law of Karma and the Laws of Attraction we can achieve many things in our life. To get the maximum benefit, we can follow these guidelines:
• We should be fully aware of our thoughts and feelings in the present moment and should avoid repetitive negative thoughts.
• We should not think of things we do not want and think only of that which we want. • Many times, people offend us and we feel hurt. For example, somebody has filed a false case against you for selfish gains, or your business partner has cheated you. In such cases, we should take necessary legal as well as other appropriate action. However, we should avoid thoughts of revenge, and fuming and fretting. These thoughts and feelings create negative energy fields. In the next birth, we may take similar action against such persons as we are bound by karmic energies created. So ‘forgive and forget’ is the right way.
• We should see this world as a drama, staged by God, the great Producer and Director. All of us—our friends, relatives, and adversaries—are actors playing our respective roles according to our past karma. This attitude will help us perform our roles well and finally attain liberation.
A S Dandekar—An engineer, IIM graduate and entrepreneur, He is a seeker and student of Yogoda Satsanga Society, who has written for publications like the IIM journal, The Speaking Tree, Loksatta and Maharashtra Times. We welcome your comments and suggestions on this article.
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