My kind of karma cola

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To understand the karma theory better, let us take the example of a child’s wrongful deed which he is punished for only 20 years later. By this time, the child will have forgotten what he had done such a long time ago. Also, the child will have no sense of right and wrong. Like the child, we don’t have a definite idea of what a sin is.

That’s because ‘sins’ change according to the times and prevailing conditions. Logically, the child’s act should have been condemned there and then, so that he would know what is wrong. But unfortunately, God is not as logical as us.
When an individual sees another lying, cheating person living in a luxurious style, he consoles himself with the karma theory — that he will have a better life in his next birth, whereas the others will have one of misery. Thus, the karma theory deviates people’s mind from realising the truth, or accepting the ground reality. Here the point has to be stressed that manipulators are not a separate breed exploiting people by means of the karma theory. But as the instinct for power demands a better standard of living, they look at life in a realistic sense and take whatever they can from it by any means.
As they grow old and approach death, they start rethinking since they have no knowledge about what lies beyond death. So, they start moving towards God and try to be virtuous. They have nothing to lose now. That’s why most turn to God as they approach old age. Funnily enough, it is said that even though all his life a certain person was a bad man and an atheist, the fact that he turned towards God at the last moment, signifies the greatness of God.
As science has advanced, more people have realised the true nature of things. They have begun to see through God, and question the definitions of virtues and values. In countries where much freedom of thought has been given, a rapid disintegration of the morals has sunk in. Result: a rampant increase in the crime rate.
Also, sexual restrictions have slackened, sentimental ties have weakened, leading to flimsy family bonds, and neglected children. In such a scenario, selfishness becomes a necessity. As men turn more and more selfish, they come back to the point where they have started from — that is the survival of the fittest mode. Only this time, it’s in a refined and sophisticated way.
And to these people who have broken the chains of virtues and morals, others like the people of Iran where strict religious principles are still adhered to, appear to be uncivilised and an object of pity. The countries which grant freedom are envied, and of course, this has nothing to do with karma or fate. It is all about politics and power, the two most potent highs in the world. How about accepting that? Karma, believe me, is just another five-letter word.