Theos-Talk Archives (April 1999 Message tt00072)

In a message dated 4/3/99 12:06:06 AM, dalval@nwc.net writes:

>As I see it the question is not of a good or a bad rebirth.  The
>main question is :  does KARMA exist ?  does it operate?
>
>Is Universal, or is it in any way restricted by anyone's views of
>it ?
>
>If it works and does exist is it an aspect of the manifested as
>well a the unmanifest Universe ?
>
>If it is an aspect of both or either, then such a division would
>make it separate and partial and therefore not UNIVERSAL.
>
>What do you think it is supposed to be, and why is it there as a
>concept?

There is no point in thinking about what karma is supposed to be, since karma 
is what it is.  It is both action and the fundamental laws that govern 
action. i.e.; In it's definition, It is the entire description of the second 
fundamental principle or the absolutely immutable Law that governs all action 
and reaction in the universe, as well as evolution--(covered by the third 
fundamental principle).  Therefore, in itself it can have no existence as 
such, nor can it be an aspect or attribute of anything, but is both the cause 
and effect of the laws (of cycles and periodicity) governing the "appearance" 
and "disappearance" of everything that is, was, or ever will be.  Any other 
thoughts or ideas about what it is "supposed to be" can only be an opinion 
that can have no weight whatsoever in a theosophical discussion--which 
conclusions should always be should be based upon and tested against the 
three "fundamental truths" as presented by HPB, and correlated with the four 
"noble truths" as presented by the Buddha.

Respectfully,

LHM 


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