The Karma of a Nation
The Sanskrit word karma has essentially become part of the English lexicon, taking on a “what goes around comes around” sort of meaning in everyday parlance. That’s not too bad a definition, as far as it goes. However, there’s actually quite a range of thought about the nature of this thing we call karma . On one hand, for instance, is the very precise definition that karma is the result of action coupled with intention. On the other hand are very broad implications of metaphysical import. For example, some think that if their good karma outweighs their bad karma by the time they pass on, then they’ll enjoy a favorable rebirth. Otherwise… But let’s not get lost in the weeds. Karma is also sometimes referred to quite simply as a law of cause and effect. Every thought or action helps create the ground or causes and conditions from which the next thought or action arises. Which brings us to patterns of thought or action. The word karma derives fro...