Let law of Karma work for you

THE EDITOR: “What you sow is what you reap.” How many of us believe this ever-popular quotation? Personally, I find this to be a profound and true statement. It is the law of nature and can be stood to trial every day. If you do not look after your health, overwork your body and indulge in unhealthy behaviour, you ultimately become ill. If you cheat someone, you lose your peace of mind. If you lie, your conscience bothers you. If you are generous and genuine, you receive so much more in return.

When you bestow goodness onto others, goodness comes back to you multiplied. The essence of all this is simply that we must be conscious of our every action. Sometimes we act or respond in a reflex manner, but this can indeed be dangerous not just to others, but also ultimately to us. We live life selfishly, looking after our interests at the expense of others. But friends, beware! What you do today will always haunt you into the future. No debt in this universe ever goes unpaid, none. One may repent or ask forgiveness, and this may make the payment easier, but in the final analysis, you will have to settle that debt.

Personally, I have known persons who have been very wicked, selfish and power-hungry. Today, one of these persons has been deserted by her spouse, another is ill with asthma while the third has been diagnosed with a potentially deadly disease. Do you think this is coincidence? Definitely not. On the other hand, I have known wonderful persons who today can boast of a life filled with joy and peacefulness. Conclusion: Live your life filled with goodness, generosity, peacefulness, and grab every opportunity to help another human being. Only wise people know that the greatest joy lies in giving. Take a pledge to give something to every person you encounter in life. You need not give something material; a compliment, a blessing, a positive word and a prayer works wonders. Let the law of karma work in your favour; give and give goodness and see the returns multiply.

RAVI MAHARAJ
Tunapuna