Understanding Luck, Karma, and the Play of the Mind

Luck is often seen as a combination of chance and opportunity. While some events may seem entirely random, luck often intersects with preparedness and action. Being in the right place at the right time can increase the likelihood of favorable outcomes, but it's also important to recognize the role of effort and strategy in creating opportunities.

The Influence of Chance and Preparation

My view of luck is a blend of chance occurrences, opportunities, and individual perspectives that shape our experiences and outcomes in life. While random events and circumstances undoubtedly play a role in determining our path, our mindset, actions, and attitudes also contribute significantly to seizing opportunities and creating favorable conditions. Cultivating a positive outlook, resilience, and a proactive approach can amplify these factors.

Many use the term 'Fortune' to coin the word 'karma.' However, the theory of karma is not mere heresy but a stark reality. The confusion arises when one takes karma as a simple, fixed table of retribution. Karmic situations are far more complex, hitting and transforming at precise points where one least expects it. Understanding karma fully requires familiarity with the 'Unconscious' mind.

The Theory of Karma

The Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu philosophy book, teaches that what we witness often does not exist, and what does exist, we often don't see. For instance, for an owl, your day and night are vastly different, and animals see the world in black and white. The reality as we perceive it is determined by the quality of our senses. Our senses project abstract images into meaningful forms, and what we see is a reflection of our mental and emotional states.

The theory of karma is the offshoot of our mind and heart, containing thoughts and emotions. These thoughts and emotions manifest in our dreams and when we are awake, making them seem real and tangible. A case in point is the story of a boy who lost his family and found new kin after forging a deep bond with a friend. When the friend and his family were tragically killed, the boy felt condemned, believing he was destined to be alone.

The Paradox of Destiny and Free Will

The story of the boy ultimately illustrates the cosmic injustice of karma. Despite his innocence, he was programmed by the karmic wheel to pay the ultimate price to save his new family. Karma, thus, plays with our perception, and our response to it is a product of our mind's play. We are neither wholly victims nor completely free agents. The essence of karma lies in the ongoing cycle of cause and effect that repeats until we understand its deep, subconscious play.

Our mind is responsible for both good and bad karma, whether we are sleeping or awake. Every second, our consciousness is projecting a reality. We live in a projected reality created by ourselves. As we die, our consciousness continues to take body after body, until it realizes the endless loop it finds itself in. This understanding is crucial for breaking free from the chains of karma and achieving true fulfillment in life.