Bad karma primarily results from intentionally causing harm to others through actions that lead to lasting pain and suffering.
Here's a breakdown:
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Intentional Harm: The key factor is intent. Actions performed with the conscious intention of causing harm are more likely to generate negative karma.
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Actions Leading to Suffering: These actions can manifest in various forms, including:
- Physical harm: Violence, abuse, or any action that inflicts physical pain.
- Emotional harm: Bullying, manipulation, or words that cause emotional distress and lasting damage.
- Mental harm: Actions that lead to anxiety, fear, or other mental health issues in others.
- Material harm: Theft, fraud, or actions that deprive others of their possessions or livelihood.
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Lasting Impact: The extent of the negative karma is often related to the duration and intensity of the suffering caused. An act that has long-term, severe consequences will generally create more negative karma than a minor, fleeting incident.
In summary, bad karma is generated by actions driven by negative intentions that result in significant and lasting harm to others.
