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Ram Dass Here And Now

Ep. 236 – The Relationship Between Karma and Grace

Oct 9, 2023
Ram Dass discusses the relationship between karma and grace, how to love without emotional attachment, and his view on responsibility. He explores different levels of love, the connection between grace and our karma, and the concept of being in love with the universe. The podcast also touches on topics such as therapy, diets, and the delicate balance between passivity and activity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Grace and karma are distinct concepts, with grace being the support and assistance from higher forces that aids us in our spiritual journey, while karma refers to the automatic workings of cause and effect in our lives.
  • Diet plays a role in spiritual development, but it is not based on moral judgments. Different stages of the spiritual journey may call for different diets based on vibratory rates and the individual's ability to transmute energies.

Deep dives

The Relationship Between Grace and Karma

Grace and karma are distinct concepts. Karma refers to the automatic workings of cause and effect in our lives, unwinding our past actions. Grace, on the other hand, is the support and assistance from the universe and higher forces that can help us in our spiritual journey. Grace is invoked when we turn our attention to the divine and seek a deeper connection. It aligns us with the will of God and brings forth all the available forces to aid us on our path. Grace is not the same as karma, as it introduces choices and the potential to go in harmony with the divine will. We can make choices that accelerate our progress, but grace will not interfere if we choose to go against the flow. Grace can speed up the process of spiritual growth, but we must actively engage with it through our intentions, actions, and surrender to the divine will.

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