Karma is often misunderstood as fatalistic predestination, but it's actually a sophisticated law of cause and effect that emphasizes free will and personal responsibility. The Bhagavad Gita (2.47) emphasizes our right to action but not to its fruits.
Karma theory includes both prarabdha (past karma now manifesting) and kriyamana (current actions creating future karma). We have the freedom to make choices in the present moment, while accepting the consequences of past actions with understanding.
This principle aligns with modern psychological concepts of personal accountability and cognitive behavioral therapy. It encourages proactive living while maintaining equanimity toward outcomes.
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