Karma & Dharma
What is Dharma?
Dharma in Sanskrit means purpose or moral way of living. It comes from the root "dhri," which means “to act.”
Living with Virtue: Dharma is about living with ethics and spiritual discipline. It keeps us balanced and guides us away from harmful actions.
In Simple Terms, Dharma Means:
Living Truthfully and Righteously 🌟
Being Honest, Peaceful, and Non-violent ☮️
Fulfilling Duties and Responsibilities ✅
Following a Path that Brings Us Closer to the Divine 🙏
When we align with our Dharma, we experience:
Inner Joy 😊
Peace 🕊️
Strength 💪
Protection 🛡️
Living in line with Dharma leads to spiritual bliss and material well-being.
What is Karma?
Karma means action and the result of action. Every action we take plants a seed.
Good Actions 🌱 bring positive results.
Harmful Actions 🌪️ bring suffering.
Karma is not limited to this life; it can continue across lifetimes.
Three Main Types of Karma:
Prarabdha Karma 🌾:
Karma that is already bearing fruit in our life now (cannot be changed).
Sanchita Karma 📦:
Stored karma that has not yet shown results. It can be reduced through spiritual practice.
Agami Karma 🔮:
Future karma created by actions we will perform.
Dharma and Karma – Their Relationship
Karma is our actions and their consequences.
Dharma is the moral and spiritual path that guides us to act rightly, creating positive results.
Example: If we see someone suffering, our Dharma is to help. Ignoring this duty creates negative karma.
Dharma is the guide, while Karma is the outcome.
Nishkama and Sakam Karma
Ancient teachings explain two kinds of karma:
Nishkama Karma 🌈:
Action without expecting a reward. This is the highest path, aligned with Dharma.
Sakam Karma 💰:
Action done with personal gain in mind. This is less spiritual and driven by ego.
In Short:
Karma = Actions and their results. ⚖️
Dharma = The righteous path that directs us how to act. 🛤️
By living with Dharma, we create good Karma and move closer to happiness and liberation. 🌈✨
