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❓ Is it true that karma means everything is predetermined?

Karma is often misunderstood as fatalistic predetermination, but this oversimplifies a sophisticated philosophical concept. The Bhagavad Gita (2.47) emphasizes our right to action but not to its fruits.

Karma actually describes a cosmic law of cause and effect where our free will plays a crucial role. While past actions influence present circumstances, we retain agency in how we respond to situations. The Vedantic texts describe karma as operating on three levels:

  • Sanchita (accumulated) karma
  • Prarabdha (currently manifesting) karma
  • Agami (future) karma created by present actions

This framework empowers individuals to shape their destiny through conscious choices while acknowledging the influence of past actions.

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