Karma Responsibility: The Day a Boy Met a Snake
On a quiet afternoon in a village, young Rohan played with his rubber ball near the forest’s edge. As children do, he kicked too hard—the ball rolled into a bush where a black cobra lay hidden.
When Rohan reached into the leaves, the snake struck. Within minutes, the venom stopped his heart.
His mother Radha came running, cradling her son’s lifeless body. Through tears, she screamed:
“WHOEVER DID THIS—SHOW YOURSELF! I WILL PUNISH YOU!”
The Three Revelations
1. The Snake’s Defense
The cobra slithered forward. “It wasn’t me,” it hissed. “Kal (Time) made me strike. I had no anger toward your boy.”
2. Time’s Counterargument
When Radha cursed Time, it appeared and said: “Don’t blame me—it was the boy’s karma that killed him.”
3. The Final Lesson
Radha understood: Our actions—not others—shape our destiny.
5 Life-Changing Karma Lessons from This Story
1. Your Body is a Karma Factory
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Eyes: For seeing sunrises, scriptures—not vulgar reels
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Ears: For hearing bhajans—not toxic reality shows
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Legs: For walking to temples—not bars
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Hands: For helping others—not harming
Modern Parallel: Studies show 75% of what we watch/do daily becomes our subconscious programming (Journal of Behavioral Psychology).
2. Hidden “Snakes” Are Everywhere
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Digital Snakes: Social media addiction
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Social Snakes: Negative friend circles
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Mental Snakes: Self-doubt and greed
Protection Mantra: “Om Dum Durgayei Namaha” (for discernment)
3. Time is Just the Stage—You’re the Actor
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Good karma = Better “scenes” in life’s play
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Bad karma = Tragic plot twists
Example: A man who quit alcohol to serve meals at gurudwaras reversed his family’s financial crisis in 6 months.
4. The 3-Question Karma Check
Before any action, ask:
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Would God approve this?
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Could this hurt someone?
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Will I regret this later?
5. Death is the Ultimate Teacher
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Rohan’s story reminds us: Life is shorter than a rubber ball’s bounce
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Vedic Tip: Sleep each night as if it’s your last—with a clear conscience
How to Apply This Today?
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Digital Detox: Replace 30 mins of social media with scripture reading
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Karma Journal: Note daily actions (+ for good, – for bad)
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Morning Pledge: “I’ll use my senses wisely today”
“Which ‘snake’ will you avoid this week? Share below! “