It is very difficult to understand the theory of karma, because it has to be experienced. Our karma decides our directions in life and we face the results of actions we did in our past. However, one cannot understand the reason behind every situation. Our life is an infinite chain of the complex results of our karma, or past actions. We can get the results of any action at any point of time.

All the deeds that we have done in our lifetime are stored in our subconscious mind at the time of death, and accordingly, our karma balance sheet is prepared. On the basis of this balance sheet, three things are determined —

❥ the type of body we will get,
❥ our lifespan and
❥ destiny based on our prarabdha karma, fruits of past action that we have accumulated.

A large part of our prarabdha is, therefore, predetermined at birth, and our actions in the new birth lay the foundation for our future prarabdha. But we should not totally depend on prarabdha. Whenever we confront anything good or bad, we have to deal with it carefully.

At the time of action, if we attach a sense of good or bad, it leads to new karmas, instead of exhausting itself and getting destroyed in the process. When we do our actions with attachment and ego, it leaves its impression in the form of samskara. A new karma forms when we attempt any action with the notion of karta bhava, doership.

❀ Actions done as nishkama karma, selfless or desireless actions do not form any fruit. ❀
❀ Karma done with this bhava will help you cleanse the mind till you finally touch base with your real Self. ❀