Magic of Karma & Manifestation

Time of India

26-04-2025

A trailblazer across diverse fields, Mondreeta is a multifaceted achiever whose journey encompasses athletics, personal development, corporate leadership, and spiritual healing. A national-level swimmer and world-record-holding mountaineer, she was honoured by former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi. In 2025, she was nominated by the Ministry of Tourism for felicitation by the President of India under the category of 'The Woman – Lifetime Achievement.' As a national award-winning author, her books on travel have received widespread acclaim, reflecting her passion for exploration. Academically, she holds credentials as a psychologist, counselor, and trainer, excelling as a life coach, professional trainer, and motivational speaker & story teller. She has served as a trainer in the American Consulate's training wing and has coached cabin crews for both national and international airlines. As General Manager of Human Resources at Reliance Industries Ltd., she led the Training Division, driving leadership and development initiatives. Currently, as Vice President of TOGA, Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Government of India, she serves as an Indian Ambassador to Foreign Delegates. A dedicated spiritual practitioner, she is a certified trainer in Reiki, Angel Healing, Pranic Healing, and Violet Flame. She is also a regular speaker at the International Yoga Festival in Rishikesh. LESS ... MORE
There are two types of laws: Universal or Nature's Laws and Human Laws. While human laws can be manipulated, Nature's or Universal Laws are absolute and must be followed. Some of the most important Universal Laws include:
Law of Balance Law of the Multiplier Effect Law of Reflection Law of Cause & Effect
Law of balance & law of the multiplier effect
Nothing in life is ever truly lost. Even in the face of catastrophe or human error, loss is always accompanied by gain in some form. Likewise, any gain must eventually be paid for. For example, people often rush toward discounts and sales, believing they have profited. However, the Universe never gives anything for free—not even air; every breath we inhale must be exhaled; every food we consume needs to be excreted. The same principle applies here: when we take advantage of discounts, we may unknowingly end up paying a higher price elsewhere, often in the form of unexpected medical expenses. The Universe operates in perfect balance and always returns what we give, sometimes in unforeseen ways.
The multiplier effect
Nature always amplifies what we put into it. A single seed grows into a tree and bears countless fruits. Similarly, every action we take—good or bad—is returned to us manifold. If we cause harm, we receive suffering in greater magnitude.
My story
Unlike other Yogacharyas, I never charged an honorarium for speaking and serving at International Yoga Festivals. I considered it a service to humanity. If I had accepted a few lakhs for my work, my karmic reward would have been limited to that amount. Instead, by offering my service freely, I ensured that the Universe would return my service with interest at the right time.
During my 12 years in Devabhumi, I conducted numerous free healing camps for those suffering physically, mentally, and emotionally. I also held free training workshops and counselling sessions at my children's school, serving the entire student body.
When I relocated from Dehradun to Mumbai, my previous company's guesthouse provided temporary shelter. Though we had been promised an apartment, the new company president revoked the offer. Frantically searching for a home, I was determined not to displace my tenant, as evicting someone would have created bad karma by snatching away their shelter, their security.
I received an unexpected call from a woman offering an apartment in Malabar Hills. Though I knew I couldn't afford such a luxurious home (at that point in time), I was curious and visited it with my children. We loved it instantly. Without hesitation, I paid an advance of Rs 1 crore from a recent property sale in my hometown. Only then did I start considering how I would arrange the rest of the payment.
Miraculously, the Universe provided. I had a single script of 8,333 shares of HUL, which was worth Rs 60 lakhs in 2006 when my husband passed away. By the time I sold it, its value had soared to Rs 2.5 crores. I took out a loan for the remaining amount and, once my tenant vacated, sold my old flat to repay the loan within six months. Without prior planning, I found myself owning a prime property in South Mumbai—proof of how the Universe works when we have good karma in our spiritual bank account. The Universe always maintains balance and returns what we give, many times over.
Law of reflection
A mango seed will yield mangoes, never apples. Likewise, what we put into the world is what we receive in return. If we sow pain, we will harvest suffering.
When we bargain in markets, we unknowingly invite the Universe to bargain with us. If we insist on paying less than fair value, the Universe does the same—giving us less wealth, prosperity, or abundance than we were originally entitled to. The principle applies to everything: if we are stingy in giving—whether it's love, money, happiness, praise, or kindness—the Universe will be equally stingy when it's time for us to receive.
Law of cause & effect
Cause and effect govern all aspects of life. Consider how chief guests often arrive late at events, making hundreds of attendees wait. By stealing others' time, they create karma that delays their own success. If someone was destined for prosperity at 20, the Universe may postpone it to 66 as repayment for the time they stole from others.
A striking example is the Indian Railways. For years, train delays inconvenienced millions, wasting vast amounts of time. The karmic consequence? Until recently, Indian Railways saw minimal progress since its establishment in 1853—no significant expansion in tracks, routes, or new trains. Its delayed progress mirrored the delay it imposed on passengers, illustrating the impact of group karma.
'When we download pirated books or CDs, copy and paste from others' writings, steal ideas and present them as our own, or imitate the lectures and narrations of orators and trainers, we generate the karma of intellectual theft. The consequence? When we finally create something original—something truly exceptional that deserves recognition—the Universe, having witnessed our past actions, withholds the credit due to us. Just as we once took what wasn't ours, the Universe ensures that our own brilliance goes unnoticed, robbing us of the acknowledgment we rightfully deserve.'
Teaching the concept of Karma in early childhood: Planting the seeds of manifestation
When my children were 3 or 4 years old, I taught them about karma through a simple analogy. I told them that our hearts house both an angel and a monster, each occupying one half. Their food consists of our thoughts, words, and actions. If we think positively, speak kindly, and act with goodness, we feed the angel, making it stronger and filling our hearts with light. But if we indulge in negative thoughts, hurtful words, or harmful deeds, we nourish the monster, allowing darkness to take over.
When asked who they wanted in their hearts, my children always chose the angel. Consciously or unconsciously, they have never nurtured the monster within.
As my spiritual guru, Master Choa Kok Sui, wisely said: 'It is in giving that we receive. When you sow abundantly, you reap abundantly—this is the law.' This is the ultimate truth of the Universe and the foundation of manifestation.
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