Okay, so I know that Karma doesn't exactly work this way. But still, if you are going to try to demonstrate one of the most complex and intricate aspects of Hindu philosophy in 38 hilarious seconds, this is probably not a half-bad way to go about it. Enjoy! :-)
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Lame oversimplification or cute video? Sound off in the comments section below.
Video: Karma!
Tuesday November 24, 2009
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Vineet ChanderVineet Chander is a legal and communications consultant, writer, and teacher, specializing in the Hindu diaspora community.
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Lame or cute I'm not sure but I certainly did have a good laugh.
Thanks for sharing it,
Susan - the angel blogger
nothing wrong with a good laugh. Very funny.
Bringing joy to people is a very spiritual thing.
As far as an explanation of Karma...well, no, Karma is more involved than a highly simplistic 38 second comedy bit can explain.
But it doesn't have to...making people laugh is a very spiritual act.
While I don't know a reference from Hinduism, the Nahman of Bratslav, a famous Jewish Hasidic teacher and the grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, had a quote about offering comedy to people and what an important act it was before God.
There is a neat picture online, of Mahatma Gandhi with Charlie Chaplin!!
I think it goes a long way to saying how important comedy is, that Gandhi was willing to meet with Charlie Chaplin.
Here's the picture:
http://crazymindseye.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/chaplin_and_gandhi_1931.jpg
and, of course, illustrates the old adage...that "a sad saint is a sad saint indeed"
it's an example of bad karma,lol.Every simple act of unkindness can bring us bad karma.there are two karma's:good and bad karma,our intention will determine if our karma is good or bad.
thanks!
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