Why are the natural functions of the body and senses called karma?
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"Every action, whether conscious or unconscious, is rooted in your inner continuity of desire; thus, all doing is your karma."
According to Osho, body and sense functions are called karma because even when egoic 'I' is absent—sleep, trance—their activity is sustained by your own deep life-urge (jeeveshna) and unconscious will. Outwardly we label egoless activity as kriya, but essentially all doing arises from your inner continuity of desire; therefore every activity, natural or deliberate, is your karma.
Even your automatic body processes happen because a deep wish to live moves them, so they’re part of your karma too.
Why this matters practically
- Takes you from blaming fate to owning unconscious patterns that run your life.
- Encourages meditation to reveal hidden urges, turning automatic karma into conscious choice.
- Shows how deep vows and attachments steer reactions—even in sleep—so you can realign them.
- Encourages meditation to reveal hidden urges, turning automatic karma into conscious choice.
- Shows how deep vows and attachments steer reactions—even in sleep—so you can realign them.
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