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The Science of Karma
away while even the doormats of certain homes remain
untouched. Everything happens very methodically and precisely.
There is no need to be afraid of the cyclones. Vyavasthit sends
everything.
Questioner: All these earthquakes, cyclones and wars,
don’t they happen because of the law of construction-destruction
(increase-decrease)?
Dadashri: No. They are all dependent on the timing of
karma effect. Everyone is experiencing the consequences of
their karma. Earthquakes occur even when there is an increase
in the human population in the world. If it were based on an
increased destruction, then would it happen?
Questioner: Is it the timing for the individuals who have
to suffer it?
Dadashri: It includes everyone, humans, animals,
everything. The unfolding of the effect is collective. Just like the
effect that came for Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Questioner: Just as an individual does bad deeds, is the
act done collectively, suffered collectively too? If just one person
goes to steal and if ten people go on a raid, does that mean they
are all punished collectively?
Dadashri: Yes, the punishment is going to be in its entirety
but the amount, with the intensity of inner intent of the individuals
at that time. Perhaps one of them was forced to steal against his
will. The account depends on the strength of the intent. It is very
precise.
Questioner: But these natural disasters that occur, for
example a cyclone or a volcano that kills thousands of people,
would that be as a result of collective punishment?
Dadashri: That is everyone’s account. Only the ones
with a pending account get caught, nobody else. Say there was