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Karmic patterns influence our present lives from "summary" of The Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda
The concept of karmic patterns influencing our present lives is a fundamental belief in the spiritual traditions of India. According to the teachings of yoga and Vedanta, our actions in past lives have created certain karmic patterns that continue to affect us in our current existence. These karmic patterns are like invisible threads that connect our past, present, and future, shaping our experiences and influencing the events that unfold in our lives. Just as a seed contains the potential for a tree to grow, our past actions contain the seeds of our future experiences. These karmic seeds can remain dormant for lifetimes or manifest in our lives in various ways, depending on the circumstances and choices we make. Sometimes, we may find ourselves repeating the same mistakes or facing similar challenges, not realizing that it is our karmic patterns at play. By understanding the concept of karmic patterns, we can gain insight into the events and relationships in our lives. We can begin to see the underlying causes of our experiences and take steps to break free from negative patterns that no longer serve us. Through self-awareness and spiritual practice, we can purify our karmas and create new, positive patterns that lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. It is important to remember that while karmic patterns influence our present lives, we also have the power to change our destiny through conscious effort and spiritual growth. By living with awareness and cultivating virtues such as compassion, forgiveness, and selflessness, we can overcome the limitations of our past karmas and create a brighter future for ourselves and others. In the journey of self-realization, we come to understand that we are not bound by our past actions or the karmic patterns they have created. Through the practice of yoga, meditation, and selfless service, we can transcend our karmas and realize our true nature as eternal, divine beings. This realization brings freedom from the cycle of birth and death and allows us to live in harmony with the universal consciousness that permeates all of creation.
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