Understanding Merit and Demerit: The Law of Karma
…l contaminants consist of ill will, evil thoughts and defilements (greed, anger, delusion). A good, clear mind gives rise to good thoughts, good speech and good conduct. On the contrary, bad thoughts, false spe…
…and subsequent lives. Merit has a positive influence, purifying the mind and fostering happiness. A clear mind leads to positive actions and a joyful demeanor, while negative thoughts result in poor behavior an…