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The Science of Karma
Questioner: But until the poor man is able to accept his
lot in life, how can he understand that?
Dadashri: He can never accept it. On the contrary he
binds more paap. He has to know that it is the result of his
own karma.
We Do Good But The Reward Is Bad
Questioner: If the consequence of our doing good is
bad, does it mean that the bad karmas that we did in our
previous life, have cancelled the effect of the good karma?
Dadashri: Yes, they do. If we plant corn and it thrives
and grows tall, then when our bad karmas come to fruition, and
the last rainfall does not come, the crop withers away. But if our
punya (merit karma) is strong enough, the corn will mature into
a good crop. That is why you must do good karma. Otherwise,
look for liberation. Take one of the paths. Either find a way out
of this world or do good karmas forever. But humans cannot
do good karmas forever. They will undoubtedly end up on a
wrong path. They will always encounter bad company.
Questioner: What is the ‘thermometer’ for recognizing
good karma and bad karma?
Dadashri: When good karmas come into effect, we feel
good and the atmosphere is peaceful. And when the bad karmas
come into effect, we feel uneasy and uncomfortable.
What Goes With You After Death?
Questioner: Does one have to experience the results of
good and bad karma, when he takes on another life?
Dadashri: He has to experience it there in the next life.
At the time of death, the Shuddhatma (the pure Self) goes
there into the next life. Along with the Self go the good and bad
karmas in the form of a plan, which is called the ‘causal body.’
The subtle body, which is the electrical body, also follows. All