In English
Three types of
There are three types of actions: , and . relates to good actions which produce good results. relates to bad actions which have bad consequences. relates to the fruits of actions in previous lives. The suffering of good people like , and and have no basis in their actions during their lives, but are the results of previous karma. People who may have done no actions of any kind in their present lives may still suffer from the consequences of their actions in previous lives. The effects of past deeds can be mitigated by earning God's grace. The means of securing Divine grace is to cultivate qualities like truth, righteousness, love, compassion and forbearance. With these qualities life becomes a beautiful garden and a joy forever. For the man filled with bad thoughts and actions, life is like the dark and filthy river (called Styx in Greek mythology).