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Karma Today: Digital Wellbeing Lessons from Ancient Philosophy.

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We live on the internet as much as we do offline in today’s world. Everything we post and comment, everything we click, leaves a trace of our “they” behind, as much as our own “I”. Interestingly, the digital world now reflects a spiritual law, the Law of Karma. Similar to how Karma works, all of our online actions leave a mark which can affect our image, privacy and peace of mind. Let’s see how the three kinds of karma: Sanchita, Prarabdha, and Agami can help us achieve a balanced and ethical digital life.

Sanchita Karma – Your Digital Foot Print

Sanchita Karma is the total of every thought, word and action you have ever done in your past lives. It is the karma you already have. In the digital world, this is exactly like your digital footprint, all your past activities across were social media, emails, websites, and devices. Every old post, tweet, photo, or comment is still somewhere in the online universe, passively influencing how the world sees you.

Digital Lesson.

Before you post, think long term. Anything you’ve ever posted can resurface in a job interview, check or the media. Just as good karma strengthens your spiritual personality, a wholesome digital footprint adds to your credibility.

Precautionary Steps.

  • Review your own posts on a regular basis and delete inappropriate ones.
  • Make Changes to your privacy settings on social media platforms.
  • Use your online presence to radiate kindness and positivity.

Prarabdha Karma – The Consequences You’re Facing Now

This current life that you are experiencing is the result of Prarabdha Karma or that particular part of your past karma. Equally, in the digital world, this is the immediate effect of your online choices. When you share misinformation, troll, or get scammed, the damage is done without delay, like damaged reputation, committed cybercrime, or loss of peace.

Digital Lesson.

What you face online today, whether a data breach, cyberbullying, or identity theft – is often due to your current habits online. Just a moment of letting your guard down, whether that involves clicking on a fake link or overstating personal information, can change the course of your digital life.

Precautionary Steps.

  • Keep your guard up when clicking on or sharing anything.
  • Try using unique passwords and two-factor authorisations
  • When in doubt, pause, verify, and then act as you see fit.

Agami Karma – Creating Your Digital Future

Agami Karma is your present karma that will bring about future results. In today’s digital sense, they are your mood today which can be seen from the tone you speak in, the kind of content you create and how you treat others online. Each small act builds your digital future.

When you use technology with empathy, share your genuine self, and respect the privacy of others, you create digital karma which ensures safety, respect, and meaningful relationships. Spreading hate or misinformation and exploiting the data of others gives you negative digital karma that comes back later as stress, distrust and even legal troubles.

Precautionary Steps.

  • Always stay mindful in what you post online.
  • Always seek consent and respect copyright and privacy in the online world.
  • Help your family take healthy screen breaks and develop digital detox habits.

Form Karma Yoga to Cyber Yoga

In ancient times, Karma Yoga above all else is the art of doing. it is the art of doing your duty. Nowadays, a similar practice is needed for our online lives.

  • It will require a good kind of Cyber Yoga.
  • It should involve clicks that are mindfulness, and posts and connections that are respectful.
  • Think before you act, restrain before you react and post with purpose.
  • That is the new mantra for digital wellbeing.

The Path to Digital Peace

Just as karmic science will guide you towards your spiritual destiny, your online behaviour will take you closer to your online destiny. Every post, message, and share creates ripples, be it good or bad. If we use our digital ‘weapons’ in our everyday life, we can create a world that gives priority to the truth rather than trend, empathy rather than engagement, and wellbeing rather than validation.

Let your digital presence reflect the best version of yourself, which is responsible and caring and conscious. After all, good Karma online means good peace offline.

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