Law of Karma

God is All-blissful, Formless, Almighty, Just, Merciful, Unborn, Infinite, All-pervading, Omniscient, Controller of All from within, Immortal, Fearless, Eternal, Pure and Creator of the Universe.

Souls are numerous. They are neither created nor ever cease to exist. The physical world is made of matter. Matter always exists and never gets destroyed, it only changes shape. God creates the universe from matter for the benefit of souls. Without creation of the universe, the souls are in deep sleep and as good as dead. Everything we see, feel, hear, touch, smell is made of matter. All bodies are also made of matter. When the soul joins the body, it is called birth and when the soul separates from the body, it is called death.

Humans are the only species who perform good or bad deeds and reap the rewards or punishment from their deeds in done previous and present human life. Deeds performed by humans never go un-rewarded or un-punished. Animals on the other hand, do not do any deeds. They are rewarded or punished with the life and the environment they are given. This is called the Law of Karma.

God is Just, therefore souls are born either human or animal, based on the deeds they performed when in human life. Based on that, one person is born with all the luxuries and the other is born in extreme poverty. Furthermore, a good person (soul) is born again as a human being after his/her death, but a bad person (soul) endures millions of lower lives (as animals, birds, insects, etc.) before being reborn as a human being.

Moreover, no life, human or animal, is without suffering. The real purpose of human life is to get rid of the cycle of birth and death. Escaping the cycle of birth and death is called Moksha. Moksha is the highest spiritual point, when no birth or death occurs, and the soul enjoys Godly bliss. Moksha is possible only thru piety and meditation.

Note: Also read "Puzzle of Deeds and Destiny Solved" on 'other links' page.

Food for Thought

Health: When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, everything is lost. You are what you eat. Health should be best taken care of naturally. Eating the right food, doing the right exercise, having a calm and peaceful mind, are the keys to good health. Health problems result from carelessness and ignorance. They are developed over time. So there is no quick fix such as a pill.

Death: Death is imminent. No material things will go with you when you die. Earning money by honest means and being content, calm, pious, honest, truthful, caring and helpful paves the way for a better future life.

Reincarnation/Rebirth: There are many examples of reincarnation. For example, children remember and tell about their past lives as human beings. Animals have demonstrated understanding of human behavior and language thought to be beyond their ordinary capabilities. To the wise, it is the biggest proof that one is born again and again.

Destiny or Luck: Some children are born with all the riches and others with almost nothing. Some are fortunate, others less so; some are sick, others healthy; some are intelligent, others not so much. This is not by God’s own will. If it was, then He would be unjust and partial. God is Just and Impartial; therefore, this is because of one’s own deeds – the result of the past or present human life. Sayings such as “you get out what you put in,” “what goes around comes around,” and “action and reaction are equal and in opposite direction,” are true beyond the present life.

Animals: Animals are the same as people because they have feelings, emotions, happiness, sadness, knowledge, and the ability to think. They communicate well. Pet owners or people working with animals echo this view. Animals have performed miracles and saved their owners’ lives. Therefore, killing or hurting them for food or entertainment would be wrong.

Knowlege: Knowing honesty, truthfulness, caring and helping are righteous deeds, but that hurting or killing humans and animals alike, dishonesty, lying and cheating are bad works, is true knowledge. Knowing that true pleasure comes from contentment, calmness, peacefulness etc. and not from greed and lust is true knowledge.