Karma

It would be dangerous to live a virtuous life only for the sake of advancing one’s karma. Acts of kindness out of love for God, others and the self should always come from one’s heart. To give because you expect a karmic reward is not the right reason. And to refrain from hurting someone because you fear the consequences of bad karma is just the same. This is not to say that these are bad justifications for behaviour. Many could lead noble lives by this way. But the truth is that it is not out of genuine integrity for acting. Many follow the laws of society only because they don’t want to be punished under the law. For example, when filing income tax, how many people tell the truth only because they fear an audit?

But there are many things that the law doesn’t cover. These things don’t go unnoticed. God sees all. But your reasons for living up to Her standards should always be pure.

Karma is something that occurs over the lifetime of the soul. It is not something that can be predicted, nor forced. So to do something only in order to receive wealth or good fortune in this lifetime is elementary. It should be understood that the desire to help others or simply to do the right thing should come from adhering to universal ethics; and because you want to make kindness and love the order of the day.

There is simplicity and truth in this philosophy.