What Goes Around, Comes Around – The Law of Karma
- myNachiketa
- Aug 5
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 9
Have you ever heard the saying, "What goes around comes around"? It's like a circle that keeps turning, and it has a beautiful meaning! Imagine you’re playing with a ball. If you throw it gently at a wall, the ball will bounce back to you softly. But if you throw it hard, it might come back really fast! This whole idea is what we call Karma.
In simple words, Karma tells us that our actions have consequences — good actions lead to good outcomes, while bad actions might lead to bad results.
myNachiketa presents What Goes Around, Comes Around – The Law of Karma for kids to read and learn how every action we take—big or small—comes back to us.
Krishna’s Teachings: Understanding Karma Through the Gita
Long ago, during the time of the great epic, the Mahabharata, the concept of Karma was beautifully shown through stories. During the battle of Kurukshetra, when Arjuna was confused, Bhagwan Krishna reminded him of his Dharma, or duty, showing that good deeds and rightful actions lead to positive results.
He said that true peace comes when we do good simply because it is the right thing to do—that is the real meaning of Karma. These lessons are part of the Bhagavad Gita.
What Does Karma Mean?
Karma is a Sanskrit word that means "action" or "deed". It teaches us that every action we take, no matter how big or small, has a reaction. In Hindu philosophy, Karma means action, and it follows the simple rule of cause and effect—whatever you do will come back to you.
Think of it like planting seeds in a garden:
If you plant flowers, you will see beautiful blooms.
But if you plant weeds, you’ll have a messy garden.
From the Bhagavad Gita, (Chapter 3, Verse 8)
नियतं कुरु कर्म त्वं कर्म ज्यायो ह्यकर्मणः।
शरीरयात्रापि च ते न प्रसिद्ध्येदकर्मणः॥
Niyatam kuru karma tvam karma jyaayah hi akarmanah
Sharira yatra api cha te na prasiddhyet akarmanah
Meaning: Do your duties regularly, because action is better than inaction. Even the journey of the body (daily life) cannot continue without action.
Krishna says, "Always do your work, because doing something good is always better than doing nothing." Even our body needs action—like eating, walking, or learning—to stay healthy and grow. So we must keep doing the right things every day!
While we have complete freedom to choose our actions, we have no control over their outcomes. The results are determined by many forces, including destiny, past karma, God's will, the environment, and other people’s actions.
Even when good people go through problems or hard times, it doesn’t mean life is unfair. It’s just part of the soul’s long journey across many lives. Sometimes, what feels like a big problem is helping us learn, grow, and become stronger inside.
Karma at School, Home, and Play!
Now, let's take a look at what Karma looks like in your daily life:
Helping a Friend: When you're kind and help a friend with their homework, you’ll not only feel good inside, but they'll also be more likely to help you in return someday.
Teasing Others: If you tease someone, it might hurt them. Over time, you might feel lonely as others may not want to play with you. This is the bad karma coming back to you!
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How Can Kids Practice Good Karma?
Now that you know how important Karma is, here are some fun ways you can practice it:
Be Kind: Share your toys and help your siblings. Kindness will create a bright atmosphere around you!
Spread Joy: Smile at someone—it spreads like magic, and you’ll feel joy from the inside.
Respect Nature: Take care of trees, plants, and animals. By doing this, you'll contribute to a healthier planet, and it’ll also make you feel proud.
Say Thank You: Expressing gratitude to those who help you creates a cycle of positivity!
Karma teaches us that our actions help shape our lives. When we do good things, we make the world kinder and happier—like a circle that keeps going round and round.
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