Edgar Cayce on Karma Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
According to Edgar Cayce, an American psychic, Karma is the meeting of oneself in the present through thoughts and deeds from the past. As with in the other above concepts, it is tied to the concept of reincarnation.
Karma is not really a debt that must be paid according to some universal tally sheet nor is it necessarily a set of specific circumstances that must be experienced because of deeds or misdeeds from the past. Karma is simply memory. It is a pool of information that the subconscious mind draws upon and can utilize in the present. It has elements that are positive as well as those which seem negative.
No matter how terrible the predicament, there is always something that can be done, even if it's a patient smile and maintining a good attitude.
Within adverse conditions often lie the opportunity. The Chinese character for crisis '危機', as pointed out by the late J.F. Kennedy, is a combination of the characters of danger and opportunity. Meaning withing danger is opportunity. The readings recommend taking advantage of what is available, dangerous or meager as it may be, and better opportunities will be made available, as karmic forces may simply be redirecting. Karma is an educative process. Learn whatever needs to be learned or harsher conditions to drive in the lesson will arise.
A core element of Karma is spiritual evolution. It is often said that experience is the best teacher. Certain experiences helps to ingrain certain types of behaviour and patterns, for example to think twice before committing anything wrong by instinct. Many karmic experiences demand simply learning how to behave.
If a group is meant to learn lesson, individuals, whether they consciously know it or not are imposed with the mission of revealing the lesson to the rest. One particular reading was given for a child who was said to be very down to earth and practical and was born to a family of impractical idealists. The other siblings grew up to be members and leaders of volunteer and socialist groups. The child grew up to be an engineer. There was neither great affinity nor antagonizements between the other members but the child's character and that of the family were significantly different. When the children grew up, the engineer , however, was now more concerned with social issues which could be attributed to the general temperament of the family. Likewise his other brothers and sisters where more down to earth which could have 'rubbed off' from their brother, the engineer.
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Sickness or afflictions have been attributed to misdeeds in the past, as well as merits, fortunes, etc. to meritorious works, etc.. Sin and suffering are related through a cause and effect relationship called Karma. Karma is said to affect the quality of relationships. For example, people who either love or hate each other tend to attract each other(See also Parabadha Karma). Karma dictates that an individual is responsible for his current situation and future situation. Current abilities, talents and inclinations can attributed to past development of these talents or involvement with the same(See also Sanchita Karma and Samskara). In this context, DNA and genes only accommodate and do not determine talents and abilities. In other words you can develop more talents and abilities. Karma however is not a rigid iron-cast system. e.g. Accidents happen outside the workings of karma and free will is a powerful factor in determining the course of life. Getting hit by a car may really be accidental and not karmic at all. A person must also exercise his free will in determining his destiny despite karmic factors. Karma also dictates that opportunities are also increased depending on how one deals with what one has. i.e. Take advantage of what is already available at hand and more will be given.
To be sure, this subconscious memory has an effect and influence on how we think, how we react, what we choose, and even how we look! But the component of free will is ever within our grasp.Attitudes and Consciousness
Karma pertains mostly to attitudes and consciousness. The Cayce readings did not indicate adverse karmic effects for policemen or soldiers who are compelled to maintain safety or under orders, and had to execute people or employ violent methods. The readings, however, indicated severe karmic penalties for jeering mobs during the Roman persecution of Christians and in particular, a spectator who laughed when a lion ripped out the side of a Christian girl. Neither the spectator nor the mob did any actual physical harm."It's My Karma"
One of the most distorted views of karma is the idea that nothing can be done about it (destiny). Abilities according to Cayce Readings
One of the interesting aspects about karma in reincarnation is that talents
and skills are never lost according to the Cayce files. Someone who has developed an ability in one life will still have it to draw upon later through karma. One may be born for example as a genius or prodigy, in math for example, if he develops this skill or have been of service now or having done so to a prodigous degree in the past or present.Group Karma
Karma also operates at a group level. Groups include families, nations, etc. The Cayce readings attribute the Spanish civil war to the Andean genocide committed by the Spanish conquistadores to Latin America. It was implied that the combatants were the same conquistadores. Again, it must be said that Karma's purpose is not simply to cause sufferings. Religion and Karma
A certain reading implies that knowledge about Karma
(actually about all Cayce readings) is not needed if a person is well grounded in one's faith:'Does it make one a better husband, a better businessman, a better neighbour, a better artist, a better churchman, if so cleave to it, if not reject it.' Despite teachings of one's faith, people still engage in revenge, bitterness, violence, etc. Karmically, wonderful things can happen if one follows the teaching 'Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you'. The Inquisition, the Inca genocide, Klu Klux Klan activites, etc. were executed in the name of religion, spread of the faith, etc. but are incompatible with the concept of a God of infinite love or brotherhood and incur severe Karmic retributions. People sometimes tend to use religion for personal gain. An understanding of Karma at this point clarifies that 'God is not mocked.'Sources
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