Mathematics Of Karma: A Spiritual “Credit Score”
Every action we take carries consequences:
In other words, when one engages in wrong or sinful actions, by moral or societal standards- knowingly or unknowingly, the suffering that follows is not punishment from the outside — it is simply the natural return of one’s own actions.
Thus, the principle is clear:
Good or bad, everything we experience is the direct or indirect outcome of our own karmic footprint.
But here’s the twist:
who decides whether an action is a sin or not?
Definitions of sin and virtue are not always fixed; they are often personal (subjective) and relative (based on context). Let’s Crack it.
Imagine you help an elderly woman cross the street. It’s definitely a virtuous act.
But if you record a video of it, post it on social media, and harvest millions of likes and applause, then what? Where is the purity in that act?
The catch lies right there — the thin, almost invisible line between virtue and vanity.
The truth is, karma isn’t just about what you do — it’s equally about why you do it & How you do it.
- Your intention matters.
- Did you act selflessly, or was there a hidden motive?
- Was your good deed spontaneous, or was it staged for an audience?
- Was it authentic, or orchestrated?
A charity done by accident might still be pure.
A help extended with an ulterior motive might dilute the merit of the act. Deeds done to harm, falsehoods spread, acts driven by greed — these clearly pile up into sin.
Even passive complicity — standing silent while wrongs unfold before your eyes — is a silent sin.
Human nature clings stubbornly to the ego — the constant refrain of “I, me, myself.”
But when outcomes are painful, uncomfortable, or confusing, we find ourselves caught in an endless struggle — unable to accept what life has presented us.
Inner conflict
This inner conflict robs us of the present moment yet again. Time slips away, life moves forward, and we — clinging to our past notions — become relics of a bygone time.
This thought is a form of escapism — a way to shift blame when no one else is around to take it.
And when no logical explanation suffices, we surrender with a sigh,
“Whatever God does, He does for a reason.”
We put on the mask of positive acceptance — but deep inside, confusion often lingers.
But the reality is:
We are not in a position to fully debate or understand karma, sin, or virtue.
Karma’s Terms and Conditions
Before birth itself, the “Terms and Conditions” of karma are force-accepted.
There is no “I Agree” button you can refuse to click; without acceptance, the journey of life simply doesn’t start.
All the legal formalities are completed before birth to avoid any disputes later. It’s not optional.
Just like your credit history follows you financially, like “CIBIL SCORE”
Your karma — your good and bad deeds from all past lives — follow you Spiritually.
Your soul carries this “Karma Credit Report” across lifetimes.
Whether the balance is positive or negative, the responsibility falls on the current body your soul inhabits. and now when you know the Mathematics of Karma, you should know How to balance Needs and Greeds. and to better understand it with examples – Why and What is the difference between Karma and Spirituality
