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<blockquote data-quote="spnadmin" data-source="post: 140340" data-attributes="member: 35"><p><strong>Sikh view of karma</strong></p><p></p><p>findingmyway ji has given a broad definition and that is actually wise because the concept of karma is yet another that is contested within the Sikh panth, mostly as karma relates to the idea of reincarnation. Here are some thoughts from a site that I often consult</p><p></p><p>______________________________________________________________________________________________________</p><p></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray">ਕਰਮ - KARMA</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"></span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray">(O Lord) On account of the actions committed (Karma), we are separated from You. Please show Your Mercy,</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray">and unite us with Yourself, Lord. Having grown weary of wandering in the four quarters (and) ten directions</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray">(i.e., all sides/everywhere on earth: ਚੁਫੇਰੇ ਹਰ ਪਾਸੇ), we have come to Your Sanctuary, Lord (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 133).</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"></span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray">Mortals are known by their actions; this is the way it has to be. They should show goodness, and not</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray">be deformed by their actions; this is how they are called beautiful (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 1245).</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"><><><><></span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"></span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray">The word Karma is derived from the Sanskrit root "kr", which means "to do". Every action is Karma; physical or mental. If the Karma or action is the "cause", it's result will be the "effect". Accordingly, from a metaphysical standpoint, Karma also means the effects of past work or actions.</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"></span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"><strong>All beings are under the influence of Maya's three qualities namely Raajas (mode of passion), Taamas (mode of ignorance), and Saatav (mode of goodness). Always present together in varying mix and degrees, these three qualities of Maya bind the Soul to the body and to the earth plane. Above these three qualities is the eternal time. Due to the influence of three modes of Maya's nature, Jeeva (individual beings) perform activities under the control and purview of the eternal time. These activities are called Karma.</strong></span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"></span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray">The law of physics states that the action and reaction are equal and act in the opposite direction. This is a universal fact. Similarly, the law of Karma is also a universal fact. If there is a cause, there is an effect. If there is a Karma or activity (cause), there is a reaction or result (effect). This is the underlying principle. This is the law that brings back the results of one's actions to him. There is no escape from it.</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"></span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"> * ਜੇਵੇਹੇ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵਦਾ ਤੇਵੇਹੇ ਫਲਤੇ ॥: Jevehe karma kamaavadaa tevehe phalate: One obtains fruits according to the deeds which he does (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 317).</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"> * ਕਿਰਤੁ ਪਇਆ ਨਹ ਮੇਟੈ ਕੋਇ ॥: Kirat payiaa na metai koi: Past actions cannot be erased (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 154).</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"> * ਜੇਹਾ ਬੀਜੈ ਸੋ ਲੁਣੈ ਕਰਮਾ ਸੰਦੜਾ ਖੇਤੁ ॥: Jehaa beejai so lunai karma sandrhaa khet: As the man sows so does he reap. Such is the field of actions (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 134).</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"> * ਕਰਮੀ ਆਪੋ ਆਪਣੀ ਕੇ ਨੇੜੈ ਕੇ ਦੂਰਿ ॥: Karmee aapo aapanee ke nerhai ke door: According to our actions, some are near (Akaal Purukh or God), and some are far (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 8).</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"> * ਦਦੈ ਦੋਸੁ ਨ ਦੇਊ ਕਿਸੈ ਦੋਸੁ ਕਰੰਮਾ ਆਪਣਿਆ ॥ ਜੋ ਮੈ ਕੀਆ ਸੋ ਮੈ ਪਾਇਆ ਦੋਸੁ ਨ ਦੀਜੈ ਅਵਰ ਜਨਾ ॥: Daddai dos na deyoo kisai dos krammaa aapaniaa. Jo mai keeaa so mai paaiaa dos na deejai avar janaa: Dadda (a letter of the Gurmukhi alphabet), I should not blame anyone else (for my suffering); I blame instead my own actions. Whatever I did, for that I have suffered; I don't blame anyone else (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 433).</span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray"></span></em></em></span></p><p><span style="color: SlateGray"><em><em><span style="color: DimGray">This life is likened to a field (Khet) in which our Karma is the seed. <strong>We harvest exactly what we sow. No less, no more. Whatever seeds of Karma we sow, some sprout tomorrow, some the day after, others only years later. But they will sprout for sure. </strong></span></em></em></span></p><p></p><p>More at this link <a href="http://www.gurbani.org/articles/webart40.htm" target="_blank">http://www.gurbani.org/articles/webart40.htm</a></p><p></p><p>___________________________________________________________________________________________________________</p><p></p><p>Not all who reply will agree with this, but is does represent a mainstream view. On a personal note: Of all the tuks that help me understand karma in my own life it is this one: ਦਦੈ ਦੋਸੁ ਨ ਦੇਊ ਕਿਸੈ ਦੋਸੁ ਕਰੰਮਾ ਆਪਣਿਆ ॥ ਜੋ ਮੈ ਕੀਆ ਸੋ ਮੈ ਪਾਇਆ ਦੋਸੁ ਨ ਦੀਜੈ ਅਵਰ ਜਨਾ ॥: Daddai dos na deyoo kisai dos krammaa aapaniaa. Jo mai keeaa so mai paaiaa dos na deejai avar janaa: Dadda (a letter of the Gurmukhi alphabet), I should not blame anyone else (for my suffering); I blame instead my own actions. Whatever I did, for that I have suffered; I don't blame anyone else (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 433). </p><p></p><p></p><p>I think that it so clearly describes how the moral or ethical path is something an individual must accept as his/her own, understand no other human being can save you, and carry on with the understanding that one's actions have consequences. And it is not easy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 140340, member: 35"] [B]Sikh view of karma[/B] findingmyway ji has given a broad definition and that is actually wise because the concept of karma is yet another that is contested within the Sikh panth, mostly as karma relates to the idea of reincarnation. Here are some thoughts from a site that I often consult ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ [COLOR="SlateGray"][I][I][COLOR="DimGray"]ਕਰਮ - KARMA (O Lord) On account of the actions committed (Karma), we are separated from You. Please show Your Mercy, and unite us with Yourself, Lord. Having grown weary of wandering in the four quarters (and) ten directions (i.e., all sides/everywhere on earth: ਚੁਫੇਰੇ ਹਰ ਪਾਸੇ), we have come to Your Sanctuary, Lord (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 133). Mortals are known by their actions; this is the way it has to be. They should show goodness, and not be deformed by their actions; this is how they are called beautiful (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 1245). <><><><> The word Karma is derived from the Sanskrit root "kr", which means "to do". Every action is Karma; physical or mental. If the Karma or action is the "cause", it's result will be the "effect". Accordingly, from a metaphysical standpoint, Karma also means the effects of past work or actions. [B]All beings are under the influence of Maya's three qualities namely Raajas (mode of passion), Taamas (mode of ignorance), and Saatav (mode of goodness). Always present together in varying mix and degrees, these three qualities of Maya bind the Soul to the body and to the earth plane. Above these three qualities is the eternal time. Due to the influence of three modes of Maya's nature, Jeeva (individual beings) perform activities under the control and purview of the eternal time. These activities are called Karma.[/B] The law of physics states that the action and reaction are equal and act in the opposite direction. This is a universal fact. Similarly, the law of Karma is also a universal fact. If there is a cause, there is an effect. If there is a Karma or activity (cause), there is a reaction or result (effect). This is the underlying principle. This is the law that brings back the results of one's actions to him. There is no escape from it. * ਜੇਵੇਹੇ ਕਰਮ ਕਮਾਵਦਾ ਤੇਵੇਹੇ ਫਲਤੇ ॥: Jevehe karma kamaavadaa tevehe phalate: One obtains fruits according to the deeds which he does (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 317). * ਕਿਰਤੁ ਪਇਆ ਨਹ ਮੇਟੈ ਕੋਇ ॥: Kirat payiaa na metai koi: Past actions cannot be erased (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 154). * ਜੇਹਾ ਬੀਜੈ ਸੋ ਲੁਣੈ ਕਰਮਾ ਸੰਦੜਾ ਖੇਤੁ ॥: Jehaa beejai so lunai karma sandrhaa khet: As the man sows so does he reap. Such is the field of actions (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 134). * ਕਰਮੀ ਆਪੋ ਆਪਣੀ ਕੇ ਨੇੜੈ ਕੇ ਦੂਰਿ ॥: Karmee aapo aapanee ke nerhai ke door: According to our actions, some are near (Akaal Purukh or God), and some are far (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 8). * ਦਦੈ ਦੋਸੁ ਨ ਦੇਊ ਕਿਸੈ ਦੋਸੁ ਕਰੰਮਾ ਆਪਣਿਆ ॥ ਜੋ ਮੈ ਕੀਆ ਸੋ ਮੈ ਪਾਇਆ ਦੋਸੁ ਨ ਦੀਜੈ ਅਵਰ ਜਨਾ ॥: Daddai dos na deyoo kisai dos krammaa aapaniaa. Jo mai keeaa so mai paaiaa dos na deejai avar janaa: Dadda (a letter of the Gurmukhi alphabet), I should not blame anyone else (for my suffering); I blame instead my own actions. Whatever I did, for that I have suffered; I don't blame anyone else (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 433). This life is likened to a field (Khet) in which our Karma is the seed. [B]We harvest exactly what we sow. No less, no more. Whatever seeds of Karma we sow, some sprout tomorrow, some the day after, others only years later. But they will sprout for sure. [/B][/COLOR][/I][/I][/COLOR] More at this link [url]http://www.gurbani.org/articles/webart40.htm[/url] ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Not all who reply will agree with this, but is does represent a mainstream view. On a personal note: Of all the tuks that help me understand karma in my own life it is this one: ਦਦੈ ਦੋਸੁ ਨ ਦੇਊ ਕਿਸੈ ਦੋਸੁ ਕਰੰਮਾ ਆਪਣਿਆ ॥ ਜੋ ਮੈ ਕੀਆ ਸੋ ਮੈ ਪਾਇਆ ਦੋਸੁ ਨ ਦੀਜੈ ਅਵਰ ਜਨਾ ॥: Daddai dos na deyoo kisai dos krammaa aapaniaa. Jo mai keeaa so mai paaiaa dos na deejai avar janaa: Dadda (a letter of the Gurmukhi alphabet), I should not blame anyone else (for my suffering); I blame instead my own actions. Whatever I did, for that I have suffered; I don't blame anyone else (Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji 433). I think that it so clearly describes how the moral or ethical path is something an individual must accept as his/her own, understand no other human being can save you, and carry on with the understanding that one's actions have consequences. And it is not easy. [/QUOTE]
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