Mastering Karma
Karma is a word often used without a full understanding of exactly what it is; in so many ways, it has become a throw-away word used frequently in the Western world, so many view it with some degree of scepticism.
Subhash Jain, via the fictional character of his student, sets out to explain the ‘karma doctrine’ as it is referred to in the Eastern Religions. Throughout the book, he also builds a model, which is assumed to be free from inconsistencies, to better understand the natural laws of karma and establish exactly what both types of karma consist of and their consequences.
Slowly but thoroughly the Guru peals back the many layers of karma in such a way that it is relatively easy to understand how we attract additional karma, to that which we already have as newborns. He also explains karmic debt, how it is attracted and how life can be lived to free ourselves from karma by using free will, good versus evil and much more.
While the explanations can be somewhat complex, they present options for thought, which is the purpose of the many analogies throughout the chapters. The philosophies discussed and presented are based on the ancient religion of Jainism which has been around for more than 2,500 years. This religion is based on the philosophy of living as nonviolent life as possible and having as little negative impact on the way we live our lives.
For those who wish to study further the concept of Karma from both a personal and environmental perspective The Path to Inner Peace is an excellent choice of reading material.
Reviewed By Ian Banks December 14, 2022
Author: Subhash Jain
Distributor: Mantra Books
ISBN: 978-1-80341-020-3
Publisher: John Hunt Publication
Website: https://www.johnhuntpublishing.com
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