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vrijdag 24 juli 2026

Wisdom of today.

3 types of karma according to many Hindu schools of thought :

1. Sanchita karma : The store of karmic debts accumulated from previous births
2. Prarabdha karma : That part of one’s sanchita karma which must be worked out in the present life. Because the law of karma implies determinism in human activities, prarabdha is often translated into destiny.
3. Agami karma : New karma accumulated in the present lifetime which is carried forward into future lives.

Sri Ramana regarded the law of karma as a manifestation of God’s will. He said that prior to Self-realisation there is a personal God, Iswara, who controls each person’s destiny. It is Iswara who has ordained that everyone must suffer the consequences of his actions and it is Iswara who selects the consequences of activities that each person must undergo in each lifetime. One cannot escape from Iswara’s jurisdiction while one still identifies with the activities of the body. The only way to become free of his authority is to transcend karma completely by realising the Self. 

Source : Be As You Are, The Teachings of Sri Ramama Maharishi, edited by David Godman, cover design Madeline Macklife

Praying to Ishvara can change your destiny, but it works by shifting your inner mind, easing the effects of past actions (karma), and giving you the strength to face life. In Hindu philosophy, destiny is not a rigid cage; it is a stream shaped by your past and present choices. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
How Prayer Affects Destiny
  • Clears the Mind: Prayer and chanting quiet your thoughts. A calm mind stops you from making bad choices, which creates better future results. [1, 2]
  • Changes How You Feel Pain: Ishvara (God) manages the results of your past actions. When you surrender to Ishvara, prayer may not stop a hard event, but it removes your worry and pain. [1, 2]
  • Brings Grace: Deep devotion and asking God for help can soften or redirect severe suffering, helping you grow spiritually instead of just reacting to life. [1, 2]
    Source : https://reddit.com/r/hinduism/comments/1b7zu64/why_should_we_pray_when_destiny_is_already_written/ 

 

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