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is by not knowing this Law that we have been wandering so long

in Samsara:

“By Karma the world moves, by Karma men live, and by

Karma are beings bound, as by its pin the rolling chariot

wheel. By Karma one attains glory and praise, by Karma

bondage, ruin and tyranny. Knowing that Karma bears

fruit manifold, why say ye, ‘In the world no Karma is?’”

e Buddha has often explained the terrible fate that awaits

those who transgress the moral laws. If we wish to be freed from

the more extreme forms of suffering in the next life, we must do

our best to curb our senses, to put a rein on the appetites, to re-

strain greed, anger, lust, violence and all other negativities. We

should always remember that everything has to be repaid for in

some way or another, at one time or another. We therefore can-

not have the best of both worlds by indulging in all the delights

of the senses and passions now, and letting them lead us into un-

wholesome ways, and also hope to experience happiness in the

future life. Karma is all-pervading; one acts oneself and reaps

the result oneself, tying oneself and binding oneself. ere is no

escape from it. ose who are able to penetrate this truth will

not fear it but will learn how to make use of it by living a more

meaningful and fruitful life. en they will no longer ask this

universal question whenever they are in despair: “What have I

done to deserve this?” is answer is always, “Plenty!”

For a more vivid description of this Law of Cause and Effect

refer to the K S which has helped to enrich the lives

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