Part 1: the meaning of Karma The meaning of the word Karma, in
Sanskrit, is action. But beyond the dictionary meaning, Karma
gives birth to the concept of “cause and effect.” The cause
makes the effect happen. The driver driving fast was the cause
for accident – the effect. The accident was the cause for Lily
to be late for her work and get fired – the effect. Getting
fired from her previous work was the cause for Lily to find the
job of her dreams. Another way to describe Karma is through
action and consequences. The action is the cause for the
consequence – the effect – that will become an action for
another consequence. We cannot argue about the concept of
“action and consequence,” since in our physical reality, it is a
fact. However we act, if we are aware and still alive ;-), we
will be able to observe the consequences of our actions. BUT!
The concept of Karma is not based only on “cause and effect.”
There are 4 more aspects that are involved in karma: Good and
bad / right and wrong. These are four aspec