Karma is not fatalism but a law of moral causation that emphasizes personal responsibility and free will. The Bhagavad Gita (2.47) teaches 'Karmanye vadhikaraste' - you have the right to action but not to its fruits.
The law of Karma promotes conscious action while maintaining emotional equilibrium. It's similar to modern psychological principles of cause and effect and personal accountability. Past karma creates tendencies but doesn't determine our choices - we retain free will to shape our future through present actions.
Far from promoting passivity, authentic karma theory encourages positive action (karma yoga) while maintaining mental balance. The concept aligns with contemporary understanding of behavioral patterns and their consequences, emphasizing personal growth and responsibility rather than resignation to fate.
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