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Law of Karma Explained

Por Swami Chidananda

O que você irá aprender

The Law of Karma is a fundamental concept in many spiritual traditions. It is often defined as the principle of cause and effect, in which every action we take has consequences that ripple through our lives and the lives of others. This course provides an introduction to the Law of Karma, including its origins and practical implications for our daily lives. By the end of the course, you will have gained a deeper understanding of why the Law of Karma exists, how we create karma, the relationship between karma and material desires, and how we can ultimately avoid creating future entanglements. This course is open to students of all levels and backgrounds, and it is perfect for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the philosophy of karma and how it can be applied to daily life.

Swami Chidananda

New York, NY, USA

Swami Chidananda is a spiritual educator and monk initiated in the Hari Bhakta Lineage, holding the distinguished title of Swami. With guidance from his teacher, Paramahamsa Swami Vishwananda, and the study of scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami has gained a deep understanding of the science of Yoga and...

Lição 1

Origins of Karma Philosophy

In this introductory lesson, we will be exploring the origins of Karma, which can be traced back to Sanatana Dharma, also known as modern-day Hinduism. Sanatana Dharma, meaning ‘the path towards eternal truth,’ is rooted in the teachings of the Vedas, scriptures that were Divinely revealed to sages of ancient times. The Vedas are studied under Vedanta, which comprises three main philosophical traditions. This course will focus on understanding karma from the Vishishta Advaita tradition, influenced not only by the Vedas but also the Bhagavad Gita and the devotional path of Bhakti Yoga. For a deeper understanding of the principles of the Vedas, would recommend taking the ‘Origins of Yoga’ workshop.

Lição 2

How & Why Karma is Created

In this lesson, we will explore the three timeless principles: Narayana (divine being), individual Atmas (souls), and Prakriti (the material creation), as well as the process of each Atma’s incarnation into the material world. We will also delve into the impact of Maya (illusory energy) on the Atma and how the ego can distort our decision-making abilities by leading us to falsely believe that material desires can bring us eternal joy (ananda). Indulging in material desires results in the creation of energetic knots (karma) within the subtle body of the Atma, which must be balanced in future lives. As long as the Atma is burdened with karma, it will remain trapped in the cycle of birth and death, unable to attain liberation.

Lição 3

Rising Beyond the Three Aspects of Karma

In this final lesson, we will examine the three types of Karma: Sanchita Karma, Prarabdha Karma, and Kriya Manas Karma. Sanchita Karma refers to the accumulation of karma from past lives, compared to a thick layer of dust that obstructs our realization of our True Self. Prarabdha Karma, on the other hand, is the karma that we must work through in our current life. Kriya Manas Karma arises when we perform actions from the ego-driven space, which generates further karma in this life. We will also discuss how the Atma remains bound in the cycle of birth and death and how to attain liberation from karmic entanglement by carrying out one's Dharma (duty) without being influenced by the ego and without attachment to the outcomes of one's actions. Instead, we should offer everything as a service to the Divine.

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Corina

June 16, 2024

Thank you🙏

Mystic

September 15, 2023

I now have an even better understanding of Karma. Thank you so much 🙏✨🌹

Cherlynne

August 31, 2023

Complex but eye opening

Olivia

August 30, 2023

Sometimes you just know you are in the right place to learn. This is the place . Thank you for your teaching you are a blessing 🌺

Eido

August 29, 2023

Thank you very much I love listening to your courses . It’s a very deep subject and I find it fascinating. I would let everything sinks in, and I would probably listen to it again. Keep going the good work Much appreciated, ido🙏🏼

Maria

August 21, 2023

I loved the way it was explained, simple and easy, as the whole concept it is quite complicated. Thank you to bring it up in this way!

Gopi

July 2, 2023

Great use of analogy and metaphors to explain karma

Lauren

April 20, 2023

Very enjoyable course. Looking forward to more of your teaching Prabu. 🙏🙏

Donna

March 25, 2023

A good short course, very well explained, and presented with love. I really enjoyed this course, and have come back to it several times. It always sounds new and fresh.

Sam

March 25, 2023

This was an amazing eye-opening summary. I will certainly continue learning. Thank you 🙏🏾

Anne

March 16, 2023

Another excellent course that explains Hindu philosophy and spiritual teaching to non Hindu people. I was very interested in the fact that the teaching echos other traditions such as stoic philosophy in the west where we are told we can not control the outer world but we can control our inner world and actions. I am really looking forward to the next course.

Catrin

March 15, 2023

Loved this course, thank you. Not an overload with facts and info, very clearly explained - I will take it again and maybe pause and reflect on what it really means in my life. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You combine the old wisdom with a very contemporary way of communicating without loosing depth. Thank you, 🙏✨

Karen

March 13, 2023

Thank you so much for taking the time to prepare and record this course! May your days be filled with joy and blessings!

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