How to overcome sufferings of Prarabdha

‘Prarabdha cannot be altered and one has to face the consequences’; but because of sadhana (Spiritual practice) performed with intense yearning, blessings of the Guru, grace of God etc., prarabdha becomes tolerable and can easily be overcome.

What is Sanchit-karma and Prarabdha?

The bhog (sufferings) that are pending from the karmas of previous births are termed as sanchit-karma. The portion of sanchit-karma, because of which an individual has to undergo suffering in this birth, is called prarabdha-karma.

Rituals to be performed at home after death

Death signifies cessation of activities of the five vital energies in the body and other sub-vital energies related to the gross body. When a jiva (Embodied soul) loses a life, the transmission of various waves within the body comes to a standstill.

Kartavya (Duty) karma

Karma (An act, action which gives rise to destiny) is the essence of human life. Knowing the importance and peculiarities of karma changes our attitude towards karma and we get exposed to a new dimension to perform it.

Importance of karma

In life, karma (An act, action which gives rise to destiny) is unavoidable. Even to sustain life, the karma of breathing has to be performed. A continuous generation of ‘give-and-take’ accounts with others is a consequence that comes along with karma.