Podcast details
Divine will and karma
A spiritual discourse clarifying the distinction between Divine will and personal karma.
"Bad thinking and bad actions arise from denying the Divine will. The bad deeds and bad thoughts come from negating the will of God."
"So don't think that now whatever you will do is Divine will. It may be your destiny, and destiny is the reaction of your karmas. So that is not Divine will, it is the will of your karmas."
The speaker addresses a question about whether all actions, including bad ones, are Divine will. He explains that negative actions stem from ignorance and denying God's will. He illustrates this with a story of a disciple who, misunderstanding the teaching that God is in everyone, fails to heed warnings from people and is harmed by an elephant. The talk emphasizes using discernment (viveka) and clarifies that personal destiny is the result of one's own karmas, not synonymous with Divine will.
Recording location: Hungary, Vep, Summer Workshop
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