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Payal Tandon

Why Karma Doesn’t Work the Way You Think

Almost everyone has heard the word karma. It is often used in daily conversations when something good or bad happens. If someone does something wrong, people say karma will catch up with them. If something positive happens, it is seen as a reward for past good actions.

This idea sounds simple and satisfying. It makes us feel that life is fair and balanced. But when we look around, things do not always match this belief. Sometimes kind and honest people face difficulties, while others who act selfishly seem to live comfortably.

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