"Karma Unfolded: The Path of Consequence"

I am Starting from Shrimadbhagwatgita...Shri Krishna says..

.Karmanye vadhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana,

Ma Karmaphalaheturbhurma Te Sangostvakarmani

Meaning : You have the right to work only but never to its fruits.

Let not the fruits of action be your motive, nor let your attachment be to inaction.

This makes man to free himself from the strong attachments and thereby brings in him a steadiness or firmness which Yoga as descibedin Gita. Giving up of actions is no solution to the miseries and to seek happiness. But instead it is to face the problems, discharge the responsibilities in the Yoga way. The essence of Karma Yoga is in unattached action. This also includes reduction of personal likes and dislikes, keeping an objective outlook, attaining the Jivana Mukta state and the ultimate merger- Naiskarmya karma is a central concept in many Eastern religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, though it has also permeated Western thought. It refers to the spiritual principle of cause and effect, where the actions of an individual (whether good or bad) influence their future experiences. The term "karma" is derived from the Sanskrit word "karman," which means "action" or "deed." In its simplest form, karma teaches that every action has consequences, and these consequences determine the quality of life, not only in the present but also in future lifetimes.

In Hinduism, karma is deeply intertwined with the concepts of dharma (righteous duty) and samsara (the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth). The principle of karma is tied to the soul’s journey through multiple lifetimes. Good actions, aligned with one’s dharma, generate positive karma (punya), leading to a more favorable reincarnation or spiritual progress toward moksha, the liberation from the cycle of samsara. Conversely, bad actions generate negative karma (papa), which could lead to suffering in this life or the next.

Buddhism similarly views karma as the moral causality governing the cycle of rebirths. However, unlike Hinduism, which often views karma as a divine law, Buddhism emphasizes karma as a natural law of the universe, devoid of any divine judgment. In Buddhism, the understanding of karma is connected with the intention behind actions, where mindfulness and ethical conduct play key roles. By acting with positive intentions and avoiding harmful actions, individuals accumulate good karma, which can eventually lead to Nirvana—the ultimate liberation from suffering and samsara.This ethical dimension makes karma a self-regulating principle, where moral justice is inherent in the structure of the universe. Unlike in some theistic religions, where divine beings may administer justice, karma operates automatically and impersonally. The law of karma asserts that people cannot escape the consequences of their actions, nor can they rely on outside forces to absolve them of their wrongdoings. This internalization of moral accountability can motivate individuals to cultivate virtues such as kindness, honesty, and nonviolence.