VEDANTA

Science of Consciousness

daiva

Therefore, it is also synonymous with prārabdha karma: the karma that is worked out in this life. That which I earn through good or bad deeds.

It is also called fate or grace. But it is not predestination. As a human being, We have a sense of free will to learn and make right choices and actions. Thus, grace is karmically earned. And thus, karma yoga is practiced with the right attitude of morality, gratitude, and the capacity to learn.

It therefore also means: Being blessed in the future by the devas (īśvara in the form of all aspects of existence) through my actions/lifestyle/attitude. It is said that grace can be earned.

Every successful endeavor involves three important factors: effort, prayatna, time, kāla, and the unknown factor, daiva, which, when invoked through prayer, can neutralize invisible obstacles to success. But daiva is not a superstition or vague religion. It is the awareness of engaging with effects and prior causes (thoughts, actions), even though the causes are unknown (daiva) and therefore unseen (adṛṣṭa).

The explanation of this Sanskrit term was written by Simon de Jong.
On the index page you will find the complete Sanskrit glossary.

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