One aspect of Law of Karma

Originally Posted by Sammy

I tend to think of it like gravity.

Yes.. this is why i compared it with gravity in my article but with a clear distinction i.e. Gravity is about a material attracting material while Law of Karma is about a "behavior" attracting 'Similar behavior'.. Thanks

Further, as pointed out, it contains a time lag (even extended to life times).. so there must be a phenomenon behind it..

Originally Posted by Selbor13

it's about learning lessons so your soul can further develop

Thanks for pointing this out.. however, i would say that's an objective of Law of Karma and there must be a phenomenon for achieving this objective.. and I hope to explore the phenomenon here..

[Selbor13]

Originally Posted by novomanish

Thanks for pointing this out.. however, i would say that's an objective of Law of Karma and there must be a phenomenon for achieving this objective.. and I hope to explore the phenomenon here..

Sorry, not sure I understood "there must be a phenomenon for achieving this objective". Can you clarify it for me?

[Sammy]

Originally Posted by novomanish

Yes.. this is why i compared it with gravity in my article but with a clear distinction i.e. Gravity is about a material attracting material while Law of Karma is about a "behavior" attracting 'Similar behavior'.. Thanks

Further, as pointed out, it contains a time lag (even extended to life times).. so there must be a phenomenon behind it..

This is why I said "like" gravity, unlike gravity it isn't restricted by mass and distance although the behavior is similar. I believe I also said magnetism as well, again without the problem of space/time.

As others have mentioned on this thread. It can come at any time, it may not be restricted but it sure has patience.

[Sammy]

To me its not much of a mystery. If you look at your life "like" a scale. You put something on the left, it tips the scale. If you don't remove it yourself (I.E. atone for it), a weight will be added to the other side re-zeroing the scale.

To add I know you don't see karma as mass, but it does bare weight. Our actions bare weight on others, its not physical but we do have to bare it. Hence the phrase "it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders". Its proven our thoughts directly affect our physical health.

Originally Posted by Selbor13

Sorry, not sure I understood "there must be a phenomenon for achieving this objective". Can you clarify it for me?

To clarify myself on this.. lets say, we go office to work.. so that is an objective.. but phenomenon would be, we take a vehicle, drive it on road, stop at red lights and park the vehicle in parking and take a lift and reach office.. Similarly, objective of Law of Karma is learning lessons but phenomenon would be .. an action is done, its impression is preserved and announced to universe, then it gets multiplied and returns to the exact same person..

So purpose of this discussion is to explore what exactly is the phenomenon behind Law of Karma..

Hope, I have clarified myself and direction of this discussion..

What is the definition of 'karma'?

Supporting any action, with the claim, "I am doing it," is karma. Claiming doership of any action, binds karma.To support the action with the belief 'I am the doer' is called binding the karma. It is this support of the belief of 'doership' that binds karma. If you know that you are not the doer and are aware of who the true doer is, 'I am not the doer' and 'who is the doer' then the action will not have any support and the karma will be shed.

Author describes the few facts of Geeta in the post which are well written.

[Miss Hepburn]

Originally Posted by novomanish

The discussion is about the principle behind Law of Karma.

So what could be the basis behind it?

Same as the color red. Same as the air I breathe.
God's Brilliance. Ahhhh. My Father's Genius Plan...

As far as formal education on Karma goes, it is "what goes around, comes around" and that is on a sliding scale of enlightened (selfless) karma or reciprocity; or ignorant (selfish) karma.
According to those who grew up considering good deeds as leading to good karma, or lessons from the universe intended to further enlighten them, are the point. It is quite wide, and relied upon as opposed to our "good and evil" system. One desires good karmic lessons, therefore one at least acts selflessly. The universe responds in kind.
Americans tend to dwell on certain negative threats. There are no accidents, only lessons, that are in fact intended for the individual. One will in fact, on some level, see the point; even if the lesson is not appreciated or accepted.