2025.04.13

Don't create bad karma

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In our daily lives, we may habitually judge others, vent our anger, or verbally hurt others. Sometimes, you'll just lie out of the blue. These actions can cause bad karma to increase. Bad karma is the root of the suffering and difficulties we have, and reducing it is an important step towards living a more peaceful and happy life.

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In order not to increase bad karma, conscious action and change of mind
- Deepening our understanding of karma and going beyond mere causal retribution

In order not to increase bad karma, conscious action and change of mind

In order not to increase bad karma, it is essential to consciously face each and every action. It is important to avoid emotional reactions born from unconscious habits, listen to the voice of your conscience, learn from past mistakes, and always try to improve yourself.

Deepening our understanding of karma and going beyond mere causal retribution

Karma is not just a simple law of causal retribution: good deeds are good results, bad deeds are bad results. It can be seen as a chain of energy in which our thoughts, feelings, and actions continue to influence ourselves and the world around us. Every act spreads like a ripple of energy, affecting not only oneself, but also the people around them and the environment.

Reducing bad karma is not just about not doing "bad things," it's about actively doing "good things," that is, cultivating states of mind such as love, compassion, joy, and equanimity. A positive state of mind creates positive energy and increases good karma.

Karma is formed not only by the results of past actions, but also by current choices. How you think, feel, and act now will shape who you are in the future. Making conscious choices for the future, rather than just regretting past deeds, is the key to improving karma.

Listen to the voice of your conscience and follow your inner guidance

We all have an inner voice of conscience. It's like a compass that points you on the right path. However, in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is easy to miss its voice. In order to listen to the voice of conscience, it is important to have time to face yourself in stillness.

Practice Meditation – By sitting quietly and focusing on your breathing, you can observe the flow of thoughts and emotions and regain your inner tranquility. Meditation is a preparatory exercise for a clear hearing of the voice of conscience.
Use journaling: By writing down your daily events and emotions, you can objectively understand your behavior patterns and habits of thinking. In particular, writing down things that hurt others or regrets can help you reflect and find areas for improvement.
Practicing Gratitude Finding and writing down things you can be grateful for each day can help you develop positive emotions and deepen your compassion for others. Gratitude is fertile ground for sensitivity to the voice of conscience.

Avoid emotional reactions and understand emotional triggers

We are emotional creatures. Negative emotions such as anger, sadness, and anxiety are natural reactions that can happen to anyone. However, if you let these emotions take over and act impulsively, you will increase your bad karma. In order to avoid emotional reactions, it is important to understand the triggers of your mind and develop techniques for controlling your emotions.

Identifying Triggers and Knowing what situations and words are causing your anger and anxiety can help you prepare yourself in advance. For example, if you know that a particular person or topic will stir your emotions, you can distance yourself in advance or develop a strategy to respond calmly.
Practice the Stop Technique: When anger or anxiety arises, you can prevent yourself from getting carried away by emotions by taking a deep breath, meditating, or going for a walk. Temporarily stepping away from the situation can help you regain your composure and choose a more appropriate response.
Learning to Reframe and Reframe Negative situations can be viewed from a different angle to change your emotional responses. For example, you can see failure as a learning opportunity or criticism as a source of growth. By changing the interpretation of the situation, the emotional response also changes.

Practicing the teachings of Patanjali and making use of the wisdom of yoga

In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali imparts wisdom to control the state of mind and promote spiritual growth. When anger comes up, it is important to think about and practice forgiveness, which is the opposite of anger. Forgiveness is not only about forgiving others, but also about forgiving ourselves. Forgiveness is essential in order to move forward into the future and not get caught up in the events of the past.

If anxiety and fear take over, we think about courage. Confronting anxiety and fear is an opportunity for personal growth. Having the courage to take small steps can help you gain confidence and overcome difficulties.

Patanjali's teachings are not mere theory, but are acquired through practice. Incorporating yoga asanas, breathing exercises, and meditation into your daily routine can help stabilize your state of mind and improve your ability to control your emotions.

Understand the power of silence and the weight of words

Words are a powerful tool for us. Words can encourage, encourage, and give hope to a person. But at the same time, it can also hurt, despair and destroy a person. Before making a statement, it is important to ask yourself if it is true, necessary, or beneficial.

When choosing your words, you should always put yourself in the other person's shoes. Avoid words that could hurt the other person and choose thoughtful words. Silence gives you time to calmly assess the situation and choose the right course of action. Sometimes, saying nothing is the best choice.

Continuing the Journey of Patience and Self-Improvement

It takes time to change habits. It is important not to rush, but to improve slowly, step by step. Setting goals and breaking down your path to achieving them will make it easier to stay motivated.

Even if you fail, it's important not to blame yourself, but to learn from it and keep the spirit of trying again. Self-improvement is a lifelong journey. Even in the face of difficulties, not giving up and continuing to work hard is the key to achieving your goals in the end.

Words of the sages, a way of life that serves as an example

The wise man chooses words that speak the truth and uplift others. They act out of love and compassion, not out of self-centered motives. By rethinking the way you live your life by referring to the words and actions of the sages, you can move in a better direction.

Fools prioritize their own interests and hurt others. They must accept the consequences of their actions. It is important to take the fool's actions as a teacher and be careful not to repeat the same mistakes.

Use of references and deepen your knowledge of yoga

Books such as Kriya Yoga: The Light That Illuminates the Path and Patanjali and Siddha Yoga are valuable resources for learning more about the philosophy and practice of yoga. It is important to refer to these books and incorporate the teachings of yoga into your daily life in a way that suits you.

By using resources such as the internet and libraries to deepen your knowledge of yoga, you can make your journey of self-improvement more effective.

For the Continuation of Practice and a Better Future

Striving to reduce bad karma is a lifelong journey. Never giving up, consciously improving your behavior every day, and continuing to cultivate a heart of love and compassion is the key to living a happy and peaceful life.

It doesn't matter if it's a small thing. For example, it is important to meditate a little every day, express gratitude in words, help those in need, and accumulate good deeds to the extent possible.

By improving your own behavior, you can have a positive impact on those around you and contribute to building a better society.

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