#149 Karma: intention, action and effect Part 1 Feb. 26th 17
KARMA: Intention, action and effects Part 1
Karma is a Sanskrit word meaning “action”. The law of karma refers to the sequence: cause (intention) produces action which induces effect. Every good/bad volitional thought or action will bring a certain good/bad result in the short or long term future. If my thoughts or behaviors are motivated by greed, hatred or delusion, I am planting the seed of suffering for others and myself.
On the opposite, when our acts or thoughts are motivated by generosity, compassion, love and wisdom, they are creating the karmic conditions for abundance and serenity for self and others. The concept of karma or action is based on basic moral and ethical principles and it is found in every religion.
“We reap what you sow “ says the Judaic/ Christian and Islamic scriptures.
In this presentation I will address only the individual karma but there is also a general one.