Life is full of choices and experiences. We all go through good times and bad times. Every day, we decide how to act, think and respond. These choices shape our path, our future. Sometimes, we wonder why certain things happen to us. Have you ever noticed how our actions seem to come back to us? That’s where Karma comes in. Karma, derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “action,” emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and moral behavior. Karma means that what we put out into the world comes back to us in some way. Karma is like a cycle—you do something and it affects what happens next.
The 12 Laws of Karma beautifully explain this in a simple way. They remind us that our actions have consequences & how cause and effect govern our lives. They show us that our thoughts and actions shape our lives. They show us how our behavior affects our lives and the lives of others. They guide us toward mindfulness, responsibility and growth.
Here are 12 Karma Laws in brief:
- The Great Law: According to the great law, ‘you reap what you sow.’ This is also known as the Law of Cause and Effect.
- The Law of Creation: You need to take action to initiate change and to manifest your dreams.
- The Law of Humility: We must accept what “is.” What you refuse to accept, will keep following you.
- The Law of Growth: Growth starts from within. Working on yourself, is the key to creating positive change in life.
- The Law of Responsibility: We must take responsibility for what is in our life. You become what you think about most of the time. Whenever there is something wrong, we can find that error within our thinking/perception.
- The Law of Connection: Everything, every person in our life is connected to us in some way. Past, Present, Future: They are all connected. What we do in this very moment will impact the future.
- The Law of Focus: We can’t think of two things at the same time. When our focus is on Spiritual/ Higher Values it is impossible for us to have lower thoughts such as greed, jealousy or anger. In the words of Tony Robbins, “your life is controlled by what you focus on.”
- The Law of Giving and Hospitality: If you believe something to be true, then sometime in your life, you will be called upon to demonstrate that truth. It’s not enough to talk about being generous.
- The Law of Here and Now: Embrace the Present. Looking back to examine what was, prevents us from being totally in the here and now. Old thoughts, old patterns of behaviour, old dreams… Prevent us from having new ones.
- The Law of Change: History repeats itself until we learn the lessons that we need to change our path.
- The Law of Patience and Reward: All Rewards require initial toil & staying consistent. True Joy follows doing what we’re supposed to be doing and waiting for the reward to come in its own time.
- The Law of Significance and Inspiration: We all are born, with gifts & talents, for a purpose. Every personal contribution is also a contribution to the Whole, that can have powerful impact on the world.
When we understand these universal laws, we can make better choices & decisions. We can create more positive energy around us & enhance our personal development. It helps us grow, learn and live in harmony with others. It’s like planting seeds for a better future, ultimately leading to a more harmonious and fulfilling life.
Disclaimer: Information & the views expressed in this article reflect the author’s personal understanding, learning and interpretation.
Jyotsnaa G Bansal is a Reiki Grandmaster, Author, Numerologist, Researcher, Counselor, Crystals & Spiritual Guide, Dowsing & Switchwords Practitioner.
