Karma is not fatalism but a sophisticated theory of moral causation that emphasizes free will and personal responsibility. It's often misunderstood as simple predestination when it actually describes the law of cause and effect in moral and spiritual dimensions.
The Bhagavad Gita (3.4) emphasizes that we have the freedom to choose our actions, though we must accept their consequences. The doctrine of karma empowers individuals to shape their destiny through conscious choices.
This aligns with modern psychological understanding of how our choices and actions shape our character and future opportunities. Karma theory encourages ethical living and personal growth rather than passive acceptance of fate.
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