KAUAI, HAWAII, January 1, 2026 (Hinduism Today): Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami explains karma as a dynamic spiritual law that governs the consequences of thought, word and deed. Rather than viewing karma as fate or punishment, he presents it as a system of learning that provides opportunities for growth, refinement and self-understanding. Through awareness and right action, individuals can respond to challenges in ways that lessen future difficulties and accelerate spiritual progress. The article emphasizes personal responsibility and the importance of maintaining a positive perspective when facing life’s obstacles. Bodhinatha encourages devotees to cultivate patience, forgiveness and self-discipline while recognizing that every experience offers a chance to improve character and deepen spiritual maturity. In this way, karma becomes not a burden but a valuable teacher on the path to realization.
Source: https://www.hinduismtoday.com/magazine/january-february-march-2026/managing-your-karma/