Most of us have a basic concept of Karma. For example, you’ve likely heard the phrase “what goes around comes around”. However, what is the law of Karma? Now let’s us dive into the 12 distinct laws of Karma.
Once you know how each of these law works, you can learn how to live a way that creates good karma in all areas of your life. This can help you with everything from your relationship to your career, your financial situation and your self-confidence.
This is a basic guide that will give you a better sense of how you might improve your karmic standing.
The Definition of Karma
Based on the basic Sanskrit definition of karma, it simply means “actions”. Laws of Karma are all about the positive and negative valance of our words, thoughts and deeds.
In essence, everything we do creates a corresponding energy that comes back to us in some form or another. Difficult karmic experiences catalyse learning and growth, and can later lead to good karma if we work towards positive change. Everything we do is linked to your karma:
How we treat others;
How we see our own role in the world;
The way we use resources;
How we develop our character (remember we have ‘free will’).
As we explore the 12 distinct law of karma, think about how you’ve previously seen these laws come into play in your own life. Let’s us do some self reflection.
Consider too, how you can use your knowledge of these laws to create good karma that supports your dreams and goals. Understanding all of these types will help you design your own karma. That’s the power of knowledge, and I can’t emphasise more…
“In the end, just three things matters: How well we have lived, How well we have loved, How well we have learned to let go”
Note, the key to moving beyond apparently “bad” karma is to live in a way that shows you are learning from past mistakes. If not, you will be going round and round the circle chasing your own tail.
The Great Law- It is sometimes called the “the Law of Cause and Effect”, the Great Law tells us that in order to get the things we want, we must embody those things. Similar to the Law of Attraction, whatever you give out is also what you will receive, whether it is positive or negative. So if you want love in your life, be loving. If you want to enjoy financial abundance, be generous. If you want to have honest, open relationships then you need to offer authenticity and honesty to the people you are about as well. and remember you need to be AUTHENTIC about it.
The Law of Creation-According to the Karmic Law of Creation, we need to be active participants in our lives if we want to get what we desire. We cannot simple wait for things to happen to us. We should aim to surround ourselves with what we want in our lives and look to our environments for clues about what we need. A major part of understanding the Law of Creation is seeing that things outside ourselves tell us what’s going on inside. For example, our surrounding is cluttered, our mind would most probably be the same. So if you don’t like the way your life looks right now, look within and ask yourself what needs to change.
The Law of Humility-Out of the 12 laws of karma, Buddhism can be seen as often emphasising the important of the Law o Humility. What you need to remember about this karmic rule is that you need to accept the true reality of something before you’ll ever be able to change it. For example, if you constantly blame other for things that you created or you see anyone who disagrees with you as a villain, you’re out of the step with reality. You will, therefore, find it very difficult to make the shifts you need. Consistent self-reflection can help you make the most of the Law of Humility.
The Law of Growth-Have you heard of “Wherever you go, there you are”? I just came across this phrase when I was reading one day and feel that fits in this law well. The message here is that your need to expect a change of yourself before you expect it of the world around you (or indeed the people in the world around you). Ultimately, you only have control over yourself. Therefore, it is how you use this control that shapes how the universe responds to you. Focus on your development before trying to control or change others; let them come into their own conclusions about what needs to change.
The Law of Responsibility-In terms of meaning, karma is often thought of in terms of The Law of Responsibility. In particular, it’s helpful to remember that you are the source of what happens throughout your journey. What is happening around you is a mirror for what is happening within you; that is the sense in which you are responsible for all of your life experiences, whether fantastic or unpleasant. Like the Law of Growth, this karmic law aims to teach you that you should be looking to take ownership of the good and bad things you create, rather than constantly looking outside yourself to find excuses.
The Law of Connection-If you reached this guide because you were wondering how to remove bad karma of past life experiences, remembering the Law of Connection can help you. This law emphasises the interconnected nature of the past, present and future and reminds us that our control over the present and future can help us to obliterate the bad energy of the past (whether it is from our current life or previous life). Our journey is our lesson in life. The faster you learn the lesson and acknowledge it (karma is to learn from your past mistakes after all), the change will happen. On the other hand, is that it takes time to redress karmic wrongs from the past. However, small step can have unexpectedly powerful effects.
The Law of Focus-According to this Law, you will do better in life if you can follow a single train of thought to the exclusion of others. Our mind are not equipped to follow multiple trains of thought with equal competency. I used to multitask very well, however later i discovered it leads to burnout, my brain feels fried. So if you have several important goals, try to follow them in a linear, ranked order rather than giving each goal only a fraction of your energy. Another vital lesson here is that if you focus on your higher values; you won’t be able to focus on “lower” emotions and thoughts like those that come from resentment, anger or possessiveness.
The Law of Giving and Hospitality-Hindus are closely tied to this Law. This Law teaches that if you believe a certain thing, then you will naturally be called upon at some stage to demonstrate your commitment to the truth. The focus here is on the link between belief and practice. It suggests and encourages the importance of ensuring that your actions reflects your deeper beliefs. This law is also about the way in which the universe will “test “ you. Life gives us opportunities to put learned lessons into practice (and showing you when you need to do further work on some aspects of your character).
The Law of Here and Now-In Buddhism, karma is connected to the ideas about accepting the truth of your reality. Equally, Buddhist typically link karma to the theme of truly living in the present moment. If you cling too hard to past feelings, experiences, and beliefs, you will always have one foot in the past. Likewise, if you focus on anxiety or on greed, you will always have one foot in the future. Following the Law of Here and Now means reminding yourself that the present is all you really have and that it is there to be fully engage with and enjoyed.
The Law of Change-When you think about the Law of Change, you connect with the message that the universe gives us what we need. So, you will find that history continually repeats itself until you demonstrate that yo’ve learned what you need to in order to create a different future. If you notice that you seem to be stuck in a loop, this is because there’s something fundamental that has not yet been addressed or learned. Meanwhile, if things around you begin to change in sudden and dramatic ways, take this is a sign that you have recently taken significant steps in your growth.
The Law of Patience and Reward-To put it succinctly, The Law of Patience and Reward claims that all of your greatest successes require consistent hard work. This means that you need to be patient, regardless of your goals in life. If you expect immediate results, you will ultimately be disappointed; your successes will be minor in comparison to what you’re capable of achieving. Instead, look to figure out your true purpose. Act in accordance with that purpose and enjoy the reward of knowing you are doing what you are supposed to with your current life In time, associated successes (emotional and material) will follow (the Law of Attraction).
The Law of Significance and Inspiration-Last but not least, the Law of Significance and Inspiration is a good law to reflect on when you need a motivational boost or start to feel like you don’t matter. This particular aspect of karma stresses that every contribution you make will influence the Whole, however small or great that contribution may be. Whenever you make creative, loving contributions to the world around you, your act inspires similarly positive behaviour from others and attracts more positivity back into your life. You may not always feel significant, but you always are. Without your presence, the energy of the universe would be fundamentally altered. However, be mindful of the Ego self that might attach itself to your contribution. Humble is a virtue.
Be mindful of where you are and where you want to be is critical. Applying these laws to your life will be nothing less than a net positive.
It is a universal truth that a lot of the suffering in this world is direct result of inaction. Karma teaches us to act. We need to start thinking, acting and radiates love and goodness from our heart. Good things will come.
I can create from the power of my own thoughts.
Peace and Love to all 💞
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