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Originally Posted by Mitalp  Great insight! Is there anyway to overcome the karma we put forth in another lifetime? |
If the Karma from previous lifetimes is still a potentiality (Sanchita), but has not been expressed, exercising
awareness in thought word and deed can help loosen the bonds of karma.
Meditation and surrender to Existence (the real meaning of "Thy will be done") also allows us to be free from subtle impressions in the mind (called samskaras) which otherwise drive us to unconscious behavior.
We still exercise conscious choice with awareness, of course, but recognize more and more that there is no such thing as free will. We are all functioning from a genetic-environmentally programmed mind-body mechanism. While we can alter our paths somewhat, ultimately it is only grace which can remove effects of strong Karma, and bring about enlightenment, when the time is right. That is what explains miraculous healings etc. It happens through grace, and is a signal of receptivity to pure consciousness.
The link in my post above explains it very well.