Karma - Familiar Idea

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Here's the paragraph interpreted line by line in simpler language:

 Karma - familiar idea: The passage starts by explaining Karma as a


concept similar to sayings like "what goes around comes around" or the
scientific idea of every action having a reaction.
 Jainism and Karma: Jainism, a religion from India, sees Karma as tiny
particles that stick to our soul based on our actions, words, and thoughts.
The stronger the feeling behind the action (anger, greed etc.), the more
karma sticks. Good actions get good karma, bad actions get bad karma.
This karma instantly decides the results of our actions, explaining things
like good or bad luck. Karma can even explain why you were born into a
particular family.
 Science and Karma: Science says everything is made of tiny particles
(electrons, protons, neutrons). Quantum Entanglement is a theory where
these particles are connected, even if far apart. If you measure one
particle and find it spinning clockwise, its connected particle will
instantly spin counter-clockwise, even if they are super far away. This
connection is faster than light!
 Karma and Science connection: The author sees a link between Karma
affecting us later in life and entangled particles reacting instantly across
vast distances.
 Karma in Bhagavad Gita: The Bhagavad Gita, a Hindu scripture, also
talks about Karma, saying the universe reacts to our actions and
intentions, sooner or later.
 Science and Philosophy ask the same question: The passage says both
Jain/Hindu philosophy and Western science ask the same question: how
does the universe work? Jainism uses Karma as a simple explanation,
while science uses complex math (quantum mechanics).
 Both agree on a principle: The author argues that both Karma and
science agree that everything we do creates some kind of energy that
affects us in the future. This makes sense because the universe likely has
a balance system.
 Science strengthens Karma belief: The author finds scientific
discoveries like quantum mechanics to strengthen their belief in Karma.

Overall, the passage compares the concept of Karma in Jainism and


Hinduism to the scientific theory of quantum entanglement, suggesting a
possible connection between them.

his passage explores the idea that the concept of karma in Hinduism is similar to
some principles in physics. Here's a breakdown line by line:
 Karma explained: The passage starts by explaining karma as a Hindu
idea that every action has a consequence.
 Physics connection: It then introduces the idea that karma is similar to
the law of cause and effect in physics.
 The Law of Action and Reaction: Just like for every force acting on an
object there's an opposite reaction, karma suggests every action has a
consequence.
 The Law of Conservation of Energy: Similar to energy being
transformed but not disappearing, the good or bad energy we put out
through our actions affects the world around us.
 The Butterfly Effect: The idea of small changes having big
consequences in physics (butterfly effect) is similar to how small actions
in karma can have big results.
 Intention matters: The passage mentions that just like the intention
behind an experiment in physics can affect the outcome, the intention
behind an action in karma is important.
 Mindfulness is key: Being mindful of our actions and intentions, similar
to how scientists need to be mindful not to interfere with an experiment,
is important for karma.
 Non-duality and entanglement: The Hindu concept of everything being
interconnected is similar to the physics concept of entanglement, where
particles can be linked even far apart.
 Self-reflection is like the scientific method: Just like scientists question
their assumptions, self-reflection in karma helps us understand our
actions and intentions.
 Conclusion: The passage concludes by saying that karma and physics
share principles, and understanding these connections can help us live a
better life.

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