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The Science of Karma
Questioner: Then should a mahatma (person who has
received Atma Gnan) not become a doctor?
Dadashri: Whether to be a doctor or not is a different
matter. It will continue to happen according to one’s prakruti
(inherent nature). His intent should be non-violence so in his
next life, he will not have a career in medicine. How can
anyone who has the intent not hurt anyone in the slightest, kill
even a frog?
Questioner: But on the other hand, he is helping people
by caring for them. It benefits people.
Dadashri: That is the way the world functions. It is
relative. You cannot call it a benefit.
What Kind Of Karma Does A Mentally
Handicapped Person Bind?
Questioner: A normal person would have all kinds of
thoughts. Within a minute he would have numerous thoughts
and bind many karmas in the process. But a person who is
mentally slow never understands a thing. He would be innocent
because he has nothing.
Dadashri: Both bind karmas according to their level of
understanding. The one who has understanding will create karma
with understanding. The one without understanding will bind
karma without understanding. His reaction to effect is naïve and
more like an animal. If such a person is provoked even slightly,
he may even throw a stone at you.
Questioner: Should we not have pity towards these kinds
of people?
Dadashri: You must. You should have compassion for
such human beings who do not understand. You should help
them. His mental problems make him person the way he is. It
is not his fault. Even if he hurts you, you should not have bad