Karma is for cowards?

Question

when i was a kid in junior high , we had this class bully who would always pick on me and my friends. i stood back and did nothing because my martial arts teacher always told me , karma would take care of him. so one day he was picking on me and my friend , and some new kid who transfered didnt stand for it , and knocked him out , since that day i only belive that if some one dose you wrong you have to take matters into your own hands , and not believe in "karma" i would love to hear your opinions on this!

Answer 1

In short, "Karma" may not have effected your Bully yet, as he has not died yet to be reincarnated. I'll explain.

This concept of Karma you present seems to be a more "Americanized" version of its original concept, while your martial arts teacher may prescribed to the more traditional understanding of it seen below.

Karma is a concept found in Hinduism (and found in other religions like Buddhism and Jainism, so there are many interpretations of the concept of Karma). In Hinduism, by having good Karma one becomes closer to finding Nirvana in the afterlife. Some sects in the religion believe that the better your overall Karma is when you "die", the greater the form your soul or essence will take in reincarnation and vice versa. This progression continues until the individual is worthy of reaching Nirvana.

So your bully's level of Karma is still being determined in this life, as is yours and the transfer kid that retaliated. Some might say your devotion to non-violence may have done your Karma better then the actions of the Bully and Transfer kid, respectfully.

Answer 2

You cant expect good things to happen just because you are a good person. Many people will treat you with respect and kindness because to treat others in the same way, not because you are owed it(Karma). I believe more in what goes around comes around or the whole do unto other as you would want done unto you approach then karma. I mean if there was karma would the good die young? Would the nice guy finish last? Karma makes people feel better about life, its a comfort thing thats all.

Answer 3

In ancient Japan, Karma was actually the belief that a person would come back in another life as an insect, a peasant or a warrior, depending on what kind of a life they led.

In the U.S. we have adapted Karma to be a "What comes around goes around" belief.

I agree, there is a time for action. I personally try to do my best hoping that by not cheating others I won't be cheated, but I still count my change and read the fine print.

Answer 4

Karma is cause and result. Action and reaction. Your martial teacher knew, the resulting reaction on this bully would surely come. It does not mean you always have to do nothing. In a right full cause you can take action. But preferably it should not concern yourself but the benefit of someone else. Because there also is reaction to your action. But when you have to cut the rot out of the fruit you have to do that or the whole fruit will spoil.

Answer 5

So didn't Karma take care of the problem. Yor teacher just didn't want you to pick on him. There's only one way however to take care of a bully make him the victim instead. Your Martial Arts instructor doesn't train you to hurt somebody he trains you a discipline of which you should adhere to and his believes. He knew what would happen to the bully and thats what he meant by Karma. Karma is fate.

Answer 6

Yeah, I don't pretend to know the answer to that question. I personally follow the rules of karma and notice a difference in my "luck" when I do things I'm not proud of. But it's not like I have proof or anything. I just try to do the right thing and hope the rest of the world reciprocates. I also think there's a big difference between standing up for yourself and waiting for the universe to do it for you. But in any case, I'm glad the bullying stopped. Yea for the good guys!

Answer 7

That's not exactly what Karma is. You're thinking more of "what goes around, comes around." They are not the same thing. Shows like "My Name is Earl" have twisted its definition. Personally, I don't believe in Karma. I believe in God, Who often punishes people for their wrongs and rewards others for their good. But this is not always the case. God uses suffering for good, so just because you are suffering, does not mean you have done something wrong. Of course, I believe you are entitled to your opinion, and I think that you are beginning to grasp the big picture, but aren't quite there yet.

Answer 8

Karma is only part of the equation; Karma has instruments which do its will, and sometimes that is people. In this case, that person who knocked the jerk out was an instrument of Karma.

Answer 9

Karma usually comes true but it takes a long time for it to happen. The right thing to do would be nothing, but if you take matters into your own hands, that tends to actually work.

Answer 10

Karma is not really about getting what you deserve, it's about losing your choices when you act out of fear or desire. People who let desire dictate their actions have given up control over their decision making process and are more vulnerable to being manipulated by fear or desire in the future.

Being dispassionate about the bully will minimize your karma and give you more freedom to act in the correct way. Already this emotionally charged story about the bully is in your head, and you even admit that it is influencing your future decisions. You have given up a little bit of control of your life based on your fear and anger emotions regarding this bully and that is the essence of Karma.