We’ve all been there. Somebody does something to us that we can’t stand, and we think about how sweet it would be to get revenge. But before we know it, that little voice inside our head is telling us not to do it – karma will get them in the end. And usually, it does. So why should we leave revenge to karma? The answer is simple: because it’s the right thing to do. Read on for more reasons why you should let karma take care of things.
What Is Karma?
Karma is a Sanskrit word that means “action.” In Hinduism, it is the principle of cause and effect that governs the moral universe. Actions (karma) lead to consequences (vipaka), which can be good or bad. The law of karma is based on the idea that every deed creates an imprint (samskara) in the mind, which will bear fruit either in this life or in a future life.
How Karma Works?
Karma is often seen as a form of cosmic justice, where good is rewarded and evil is punished. This may be true on a personal level, but karma is not always fair. It can take many lifetimes to work out the consequences of our actions.
Karma is not a vengeful god who punishes us for our mistakes. It is more like a natural law that upholds the order of the universe. Our actions have consequences, both for ourselves and for others. When we act with kindness and consideration, we create good karma that brings benefits to everyone. When we act with ignorance or cruelty, the results rebound on us as well as on others.
Karma is not an excuse for inaction. It does not mean that “what goes around comes around” and that every bad thing that happens to us is our own fault. On the contrary, if someone harms you, it is best to forgive them and leave the situation in the hands of karma. That way you will be free from any emotional turmoil that might keep your mind disturbed and less able to help others.
Karma Is Impartial
Karma is impartial, but we influence how it works out for us by the attitude we take towards our circumstances. We can become a victim of circumstances or we can take responsibility for our lives and learn from our mistakes. When we face difficulties, we can choose to react with anger, hatred and self-pity, or we can respond with understanding, compassion and forgiveness. These are the attitudes that will bring us closer to our true nature and help us to create good karma.
The best way to work with karma is to be mindful in our daily lives. We can apply mindfulness to all aspects of our actions, thoughts and feelings so that we are aware not just of what we do but why we do it. The Buddha said that “between a stimulus and a response there is a space,” and this applies equally to positive and negative actions. When we are mindful, we can choose our responses more wisely and create a more positive karma.
Revenge and Karma
When we are hurt by someone, it is natural to want to take revenge. We may feel that we deserve retribution for the pain that has been inflicted on us.
However, revenge does not solve anything. It only creates more anger and hatred, which will rebound on ourselves as well as the person we are trying to hurt.
Anger is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die. If you want to be happy, let go of your anger and resentment. Try empathizing with the person who has hurt you; try seeing things from their point of view. You will understand that they are also suffering and that they are not the enemy.
When we react with anger and hatred, we only add to the negative karma of both parties. It is much better to forgive and let go of the hurt. That way we can find peace in our hearts and move on with our lives.
Why Should We Leave Revenge To Karma?
Leaving revenge to karma is one of the most important things we can do in life. Not only does it prevent us from sinking down to the level of our enemies, but it also allows us to focus on more positive things. When we focus on negative things, such as getting revenge on someone, it takes away our positive energy and harms our health. In the long run, it’s better for us to let karma take care of things.
There are a few main reasons why revenge is best left to karma. First, when we focus on getting revenge, it takes away our positive energy and harms our health.
This is because we’re always focused on the negative event that happened to us, causing us to be more stressed out.
Pointers To Keep In Mind
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If we think about revenge all the time, it could cause us to get sick or even die. For example, if one of our enemies is always on our mind and we think of new reasons why they did what they did, day after day, this could put stress on our heart and lead to a heart attack.
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Revenge is never satisfying. Even if we do manage to get revenge on our enemies, it’s not going to make us feel any better. In fact, it might actually make us feel worse because we will have taken away our own peace of mind in order to harm someone else.
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Revenge harms our relationships. When we get revenge on someone, it destroys any chance of a future relationship with that person. Not only do they not trust us anymore, but they also likely hate us. This could lead to all sorts of problems in the future, including lost opportunities for business or friendship.
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Karma always catches up with us. Whether we believe in it or not, karma is real and it does exist. Everything that happens to us has an effect on our future life. Even if this means having bad luck in the next couple of days, months, or years because of something someone else did, karma will make sure that they suffer for what they did.
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Revenge is bad for society. When people get angry at each other and try to get revenge, it harms the entire community they live in. This happens because everyone else around them gets stressed out by the negative energy that’s filling up their town or city. It can even cause tension between different communities.
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There are better alternatives to revenge. Rather than taking our anger and negative emotions out on others, we can use these as motivation to work hard and improve ourselves. This way we won’t focus on the past mistakes people have made, but rather put our efforts into creating a brighter future for ourselves and those around us.
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Leaving revenge to karma is the only way forward. We can’t change what has happened in the past but it’s important for us to move on and look towards the future. If we sit around thinking about revenge, then there isn’t any chance of creating a better life for ourselves or others. It might not be easy to leave revenge to karma but it’s the only way we can find peace in our lives.
Wrapping Up
This article was written for people who need help in letting go of the past and looking to create a better future. We all make mistakes in life and we can’t change that, but we can learn from these mistakes and improve ourselves day after day. When we sit around thinking about our enemies, it won’t make us feel any better.
On the other hand, when we focus on improving our lives and helping others, this gives us positive energy that helps us in many ways.
In addition to preventing us from sinking to the level of our enemies, it also allows us to live a more peaceful life without focusing on revenge or anger.
The best thing we can do in life is to ignore our enemies and use any anger we have as motivation to create a better life for ourselves. It might take time but it’s definitely worth it when you look back at your life years from now.
