Returning to the source

We often remain absorbed in the external affairs of daily life, rarely pausing to consider consequences of our actions. While we may not always understand karmic causes behind life’s ups and downs, every event we encounter is a result of karm – whether created in this life or a previous one. This is why it is essential to become more mindful of our every thought, word and deed, as each carries potential to incur karm that we will eventually have to pay off. Law of karm can be understood with the age-old adage, ‘As you sow, so shall you reap.’

Even unintentional karm must be accounted for. However, by wisely using our free will, we can move closer to God and take greater responsibility for our present conduct, thereby minimising future hardships. Among the biggest obstacles to inner peace are anger and ego. To overcome these, we need to cultivate patience – especially when things don’t go our way.

Taking a moment before reacting in difficult situations can often prevent a buildup of tension and stop the creation of new karm. In meditation, as we experience higher realms of existence, we get an understanding of life’s unity. We begin to see life from a new angle and our behaviour changes.

The law of karm intertwines with spiritual path. Only when all karm tied to the soul is exhausted can we return to the Source. Masters have said that when we are loving towards all, we are on our way back to the Divine.

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