WHY DOES A NEWBORN CHILD SUFFER?

WHY DOES A NEWBORN CHILD SUFFER?

Have you ever wondered why there is so much suffering in some newborn babies who have done no Karma? They are just born. Then why are they blind, deaf, dumb, physically handicapped or even born in utter poverty? What has this little child done? Many people ask this question and wonder. Those who understand Karma, they don’t. They accept and they surrender.

Those who are ignorant about the Law of Karma even blame God for being cruel, unjust or unfair. They don’t Realize the Truth about Karma. They don’t realize that this little child is not the one who conceived 9 months ago in the womb of this child’s mother, carried unsettled Karma that had to be redeemed. Therefore, it is not fair to blame God. If we have a Karma that must be settled, we have to pay for it. If we do not pay for our Karma in this life, there is no other option but to carry the Karma forward and take a new birth in the circumstance of a real hell right here on earth. It seems to us that the newborn child is suffering. No doubt it is. But suffering of the body is a part of this drama called ‘life’. Every ‘body’ that is born will suffer all kinds of aches and pains. From the time we grow up, we fall as we grow tall, and we experience diseases as part of living in a body. Ultimately the body will decay and die. Suffering is a part of human life. Although suffering is interspersed with happiness and life is a yoyo of joy and sorrow, nobody escape from suffering.

Therefore, those who understand Karma properly, know that the only way to escape from suffering is to escape from being born as a child who will suffer. They know that they will experience the triple suffering of the body, mind and ego and therefore, they try to be liberated from Karma and from the constant cycle of death and rebirth.

Not only does the newborn child suffer, but the parents also suffer great misery. ‘Why are the parents suffering for the child’s past Karma?’ people wonder. The parents are not suffering the child’s Karma. If the parents are suffering, it must be because of their Karma. Suffering doesn’t appear without a corresponding Karma. When we see a newborn child suffer due to the circumstances of its birth, we should realize how Karma controls everything. It makes no mistake. If our Karma is not settled now, we cannot escape from our Karma, and this may last for several lifetimes. There is only one solution – if we realize we are not the body that suffers, we are not even the mind and ego that is reborn, we are the Divine Soul, in that very moment of Realization, all our past Karma gets dissolved. It may be the carried forward Karma of many lifetimes, but the moment we Realize the Truth of who we are, we are free from Karma. Such is the Law. Unfortunately, a very tiny fraction of humanity goes deep into understanding Karma. When those who don’t understand Karma see a newborn child suffer, they look up at the sky and with anger, question, ‘Why?’ They will not Realize the Truth till they get the real answer to the question – ‘Who am I?’

The concept of karma, or the belief that a person's actions in this life can affect their future lives or experiences, is a belief in some Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this belief and it is not widely accepted in the medical or scientific community.

In regards to a newborn child suffering, there are various physical and environmental factors that can contribute to a newborn's discomfort and suffering, as discussed in my previous answer. These factors are not necessarily related to the concept of karma. It's important to focus on providing proper care and treatment for the newborn to alleviate their suffering.

here is no scientific or medical evidence to support the idea that a newborn child's suffering is related to karma. Karma is a belief in some Eastern religions, but it is not widely accepted in the medical or scientific communities. Newborns can suffer due to various physical and environmental factors, as well as medical conditions, and it is important to address these factors and provide proper care and treatment to alleviate their suffering.

It's important to note that attributing a newborn's suffering to karma can be harmful and can prevent parents from seeking the medical help that their child needs. Newborns are vulnerable and require care and attention to thrive, and it is the responsibility of parents and healthcare providers to ensure that they receive the best possible care.

In certain Eastern religious beliefs, the concept of rebirth, or reincarnation, is related to the idea of karma. It is believed that a person's actions in one life can influence their experiences in future lives. The law of karma states that every action, whether positive or negative, will have a corresponding effect on a person's future experiences. Good actions are believed to lead to positive experiences in future lives, while negative actions are believed to lead to negative experiences.

This concept is a belief in some religious traditions and is not widely accepted in the scientific community. There is no scientific evidence to support the idea of rebirth or the concept of karma. Each individual's experiences and circumstances are shaped by a combination of various factors, including genetics, environment, and personal choices.

"The Wheel of Life"

The wheel of life goes round and round,

With each turn, a new beginning found.

What we do in this life we reap,

In the next, our karma to keep.

We plant the seeds of love and care,

With each turn, they flourish and grow fair.

Or sow the seeds of anger and hate,

And reap the consequences, it's not too late.

The wheel of life, it never stops,

With each turn, our journey swaps.

So make the most of every moment,

And leave a trail of love, wherever you went.