Irreconcilable Paradox

Law of karma states our karma boomerangs
We get back what we give 
Hate begets hate, help gives help
If we do bad, bad will happen to us

This obviously implies that those who do bad to us 
are doing so under the direction of God
because God wants to punish us

Does that mean bad doers are exempt from law of karma?
That we should accept all miseries without trying for solution
That everytime we do something bad
 we should see God working through us and not repent 

But that doesn't happen
All are punished for every mistake

It seems God is making us do bad deeds
 and punishing for same.

If that's the case why should scriptures exhort us
to do good deeds?

An irreconcilable paradox indeed

17th Feb 2022

For Edward Ibeh,	This or That, Vol 10
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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March 3, 2022 at 5:33 AM
Cannot agree with your observations, Rama since karma exists as long as there is a doer, an ego, not otherwise but your poem is undoubtedly adroitly penned. Congrats on your win!
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 10:08 AM
Really wanted to know the answer. I agree so long as I am doer, karma exist. But what about punishment for the same? Who gives. If God through other humans then are they punished under law of karma?
Ibeh Avatar
March 2, 2022 at 3:56 PM
Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest, Rama:-) A marvelous, thought-provoking poem!
Balasubramanian Avatar
March 3, 2022 at 10:09 AM
Thanks for the wonderful prompt and my placement
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