In our previous edition, we saw what the ‘Theory of Karma’
state. We also saw that the resultant fruit of good karma will always be good
and vice versa. Now, if everything is dependent on karma, why do we need to do
any work at all? Can we put the blame on karma or god for all the bad things we
face? What is our part to be played
then?
Consider this, you are driving a car at 12.00 in the
midnight and you reach a junction or cross roads, with the traffic lights
showing red. You neither see anyone on the road nor any vehicles plying. What would
you do? Will you jump the red or would you wait till the red turns green?
This is where you exercise what is called- “Free Will”. You are aware of the rules.
Whether you jump the red or wait for the green is purely your “Wish” or “Free Will”. The decision taken by you
will depend on your value system, nature of your thought process, the morals
with which you are brought up and of course, your conscience. Similarly, in
your life, when you face a situation where you have to decide between something
good or bad, if you follow the rules laid down by Shastras, Shrutis, Smrutis
and Puranas , then, the decision would Never go wrong. But, if you do not follow Dharma Shastras and
decide to cross the line of Dharma, you will end up committing Paapa and you
alone have to face the consequence.
Thus, you are the master of your mind, thoughts and
decision. You are solely responsible for your thoughts, which lead to an action
and that in turn leads to the fruit of the action. To conclude, if your
thoughts and action are based on the lines of Dharma, you end up enjoying good fruits, ie., punya, but if your
thoughts are bad and “Adharmic” you
commit paapa and will ultimately suffer.
Follow Dharma, use your ‘”
Free Will’” to lead a happy and good life.
G N Sri Krishna
Columnist
gnsk2008@gmail.com
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