GOOD DEEDS LEAD TO GOOD KARMA

To work our karma, we must understand “Punja” and “Papa.” “Punja” and “Papa” are Sanskrit terms used to describe the law of karma, which is cause and effect. Punja means to gain merits by doing good deeds. It’s the accumulation of our positive thoughts, actions, and intentions. Sometimes referred to as “good” karma, it can lead to positive outcomes in the future, such as health, happiness, and success. Papa refers to the accumulation of negative actions, thoughts, and intentions. These negative actions, sometimes called “bad” karma, can lead to negative outcomes in the future, such as illness, suffering, and failure. Working your karma means cultivating Punja while reducing papa. We can do this in several ways, such as practicing karma yoga - bringing balance to your life and being flexible and open helps us to create Punja – let’s get to work. END: If we want to create punya, we must exhaust papa, demerits, or bad karma. The three basic methods of developing merit or Punya are giving without expecting a return, living a virtuous life, and spreading goodwill. These fall in line with the ten ways to make merits. They are: 1. Giving 2. Observing virtue 3. Concentrating 4. Focusing 5. Honoring others 6. Being of service 7. Dedication 8. Being happy for others’ good fortune 9. Listening to and practicing virtuous teaching 10. Instructing others in being virtuous. Consciously focus on doing good deeds; the results will be good Punja. EGO: Flip your palms up and extend the index finger – the symbol of the ego. To develop good merits, we must harness and redirect the energy of the ego because the ego, presented with obstacles, sometimes falls into victimhood, not seeing that it creates its negative energy. Pull your finger in and place your thumb on top, the symbol of your soul. Take a breath and surrender to the soul. Remember that karma attaches itself to our actions, thoughts, and speech. So, if you want to create punya, you must exhaust papa. You are what you think, say, and do. Think, say, and do Punja (good deeds), and you will draw good karma to your life! Namaste~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace Doctor Lynn For classes, books, and more, http://www.doctorlynn.com