Breaking Free from Karma: Eastern & Western Perspectives on the Fate-Free Will Dilemma

What is Fate or Karma? How does it bind us? What is Free Will? How do we exercise it? The emerging western views on Free Will, supported by neuroscience studies and scientific researches, have left many to consider that perhaps we are all mere puppets in the hands of Destiny. The principles of Karma in Indian philosophies supply the missing links to this topic of Fate & Free Will. Ancient Indian practices such as Yoga and Mindfulness embraced worldwide help address Karma’s effects. However, Indian non-dualism, as in Advaita Vedanta breaks the chains of Karma (Fate) at the root level. Written by Swami Nirgunananda Giri, an Indian monk with a background in various spiritual traditions and who maintains an active interest in western science and philosophy, this book offers a range of perspectives on this topic and practical application of those perspectives in your life. The core message of this book affirms: “Freedom from Karma is not only possible but can be realized in the here and now!”