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The Science of Karma
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Dadashri: According to the inherent nature of the karma.
We all gather in a group because of the compatibility of our
natural characteristics.
Seen Through Absolute Knowledge
Questioner: How can one tell whether karma is old
(effect) or new (cause)?
Dadashri: Nobody can see karmas being created. Only
the One with Absolute Knowledge knows it. There is not even
a trace of new karma in the karma you witness in the world.
New karmas are not created as long as one remains the Knower
and Observer of the karma that is unfolding. But if one becomes
involved (“I am the doer, I am the sufferer.”), then he will bind
new karma. It is only after you attain Self-realization, that you
cease to bind new karmas.
One cannot see the Self or charge karmas in the world.
Only the effect of karma is visible. When people taste and
become engrossed in the fruit of karma, they become the doers
or sufferers of the karma.
Why At This Time?
Questioner: Many times I feel that we are binding bad
karmas, whilst externally the karma unfolding is an auspicious
one.
Dadashri: Yes. That can happen. The karma unfolding
presently may be auspicious but from within one is binding
paap (demerit) karma.
Let me give you an example. You and four of your friends
have traveled to this city from a village but cannot find
accommodation anywhere because you arrive very late. You tell
your friends that you have a friend that lives in the city and that
he may be able to put all of you up for the night. You arrive at
this friend’s house at around 11:30 pm and you knock on the