Your Karma is Your Own: Even God Won't Do Your Homework

Your Karma is Your Own: Even God Won't Do Your Homework

It’s a common fantasy, isn't it? If we were friends with a powerful politician or a wealthy CEO, our problems would simply vanish. Now, just imagine being a friend, a mother, or even a devotee of Lord Krishna himself! You'd think their lives would be absolutely problem-free, full of bliss and happiness. But guess what? When we actually look at Krishna's life, and the lives of those closest to him, we see a totally different picture. It's a surprising truth!

The answer to why their lives weren't a bed of roses is simple and unshakable: Karma.

Krishna, as the Supreme Being, operates beyond the human concept of favoritism. He upholds the universal law of Karma without exception. His interactions were not about personal preference; they were the unfolding of deep karmic connections on the grand stage of life.

Lord Krishna: Not a 'Bed of Roses' for Him Either!

Even for Bhagwan Krishna, life was a huge challenge.

  • He was born in a prison.

  • From the moment he was born, his evil uncle was waiting with a sword to kill him.

  • Before he even turned eight years old, there were more than 30 assassination attempts on his life! Can you imagine that for a small child? No Prime Minister or Chief Minister has faced so many threats!

  • His married life with eight wives wasn't simple either, with its own share of drama and family feuds.

  • During the Mahabharata war, he was the Sarathi (charioteer) for Arjuna. In a war, the warrior kicks the charioteer's foot to give directions. Imagine the Lord of the Universe, getting kicked by Arjuna for 18 days! He endured it all without complaint. It is understandable if that is for some personal goal. He havent got any thing out of war. Infact he was cursed for helping pandavas no post no gifts nothing.

  • He accepted his death from a hunter's arrow, gracefully allowing a past karma to be fulfilled. He knew the hunter was the reincarnation of Vaali, whom he had killed as Rama in a previous life. Krishna gave Vaali the chance to take his revenge, thus honoring the karmic cycle.

  • Even his passing was full of sorrow. He chose to let Gandhari's curse play out. Because he had orchestrated the death of her sons, she cursed him to have a pathetic death. Respecting her pain and his role in it, his body lay uncremated for seven days, without his family around, fulfilling the curse.

Lord Rama: An Avatar's Life of Trials

It wasn't just Krishna. In his incarnation as Lord Rama, life was far from a bed of roses. As the epitome of Dharma, he faced constant trials: he was exiled to the forest for 14 years, his beloved wife Sita was abducted, and he had to wage a terrible war to get her back. Even after her rescue, he had to ask her to go through a trial by fire and later send his pregnant wife into exile again, all to uphold his royal duty. His life was one of constant sacrifice and adherence to Dharma, not one of ease.

His Loved Ones and Their Own Karmic Journey

It wasn't just the avatars; everyone close to them also faced their own share of challenges, all due to their Karma.

  • Mother Yashoda: She loved Krishna unconditionally, tied him up with a rope, and saw the entire cosmos in his mouth. But her role was to experience God as a child. Once Krishna grew up and left for Mathura, her heart was shattered. She was completely absent from his adult life and major events. This wasn't Krishna being ungrateful; it was the completion of her karmic contract from a past life, where she performed tapasya to be God's mother.

  • Arjuna, His Best Friend: Despite being Krishna's cousin, best friend, and brother-in-law, Arjuna faced the biggest crisis of his life on the Kurukshetra battlefield. He had to fight his own family. Krishna, instead of fighting for him, became his guide and gave him the profound knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita. He taught Arjuna how to face his own battle, because being God's friend doesn't give you a free pass from life's exams.

  • Draupadi, His Devotee: Draupadi had immense faith in Krishna, considering him her brother. Yet, she faced public humiliation in the Kaurava court when Duhshasana tried to disrobe her. Krishna didn't stop the event beforehand. He only intervened when she surrendered completely, crying out his name. Her suffering was a necessary consequence, a "karmic boiling point" that eventually led to the Mahabharata war and the re-establishment of Dharma.

  • Vasudeva and Dasharatha: Krishna's birth father, Vasudeva, and Rama's father, Dasharatha, were considered great kings. Yet, they didn't get the 'good fortune' of dying in their divine son's hands – a wish most parents have.

Modern Day Truth: Association Doesn't Guarantee Peace!

This principle isn't just for ancient stories; it's playing out around us even today! We see the world's richest and most powerful people, like Bill Gates or Jeff Bezos. They have immense wealth and influence, but even they couldn't guarantee happy endings in their relationships. Their wives eventually left them. This clearly shows that despite being married to the most powerful men, their personal karmic journeys involved struggles and separation. Their association with fame and money did not protect them from their own destiny.

So, What's the Big Takeaway?

The biggest lesson here is crystal clear: Your Karma is Your Own. Your life's journey is unique to you. Being associated with good, powerful, or holy people is a blessing, for sure, but it won't do your personal "homework" for you.

This might lead to a question: "If karma is everything, why pray to God?" The answer is that prayer isn't about asking God to erase your karmic slate. It is a way to connect with the divine to gain positive energy and the wisdom to deal with your challenges with grace. Prayer gives us the strength to navigate life without being emotionally destroyed by external events that are beyond our control. It helps us face our karma, not escape it.

The next time you face a challenge, instead of asking "Why me?", remember that even the closest companions of the Lord had to walk through their own karmic fire. The goal isn’t to have a life without problems, but to have the wisdom and strength to face them, understanding that everything is part of a larger, divine plan.

Keep doing your best, and trust the process!

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