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Theory of Karma and Rebirth in Theravāda
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Furthermore, the Buddhist basic principle of the explanation of life is that internal predispositions (bhava) lead to birth i. e. existence of the body. As, for them, consciousness is the condition of the development of the embryo, the outward manifestation of an internal urge, it leads to the explanation of the origin of the whole material universe. Buddhists are of the view that the world in which the organisms exist has indeed a material cause, but the actual condition is not due to any nature of the matter itself. It is the fruit of mastery (adhipati phala) of the acts of beings. This is seen most clearly at the beginning of a cosmic age.15 The whole material universe is the fruit of mastery of all deeds of the world of living being. The rule is universal and applies even to the divine sphere. There is nothing superior to karma. Though Buddha admits the existence of deities like Indra, Varuņa, Brahma etc. but at the same time emphasizes that even they are involved in the rounds of birth and cannot interfere with the solemn law of moral causation. In fact, Gods have come into being as the reward of noble actions and deep meditations; otherwise they don't have any special power. Conclusion
In nutshell, Theravada Buddhism is a religion of self help. Liberation does not depend upon the grace of God. It has to be wrought by one's own moral efforts. It stands for the subtle disciplined condition and opens for mankind the controlled transcendent meditative possibility. The law of karma presents the principle of justice in human relations. It insists on individual responsibility and the reality of a future life. The principle that by his own actions the agent is laying the foundation of happiness or misery of another individual that is to come into being by his death as a result of his karma makes one more responsible while discharging one's duties. Thus we can safely conclude that Theravādin law of karma and rebirth fosters and encourages the general personal development of the people it is a glaring example of justice as it ensures it to one who performs his functions in the best possible way. Hence the twin principle of karma
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