Steals at work, overcharges people, evades taxes. But once a month, donates a coconut at the temple.
“Bhagwan sab maaf kar dega!”
Gives a big laddu to Ganpati and confidently declares, “My business will boom now!”
Moral: Apparently, punya works like a bribe—the bigger the donation, the faster the clearance.
The ‘Spiritual Transaction’ Mindset
Some people treat Dharma like a business deal:
Cheat all week, but donate food on Sunday = Sin erased
Exploit employees, but sponsor a puja = Instant divine favor
Accumulate wealth dishonestly, but feed cows = Clean karma slate
Reality check: The cosmos doesn’t run on “donation-based karma clearance.”
Jyotish Insight: Why This Logic Fails
In Jyotish, Jupiter (Guru) governs dharma, truth, and real blessings.
Jupiter’s energy is about selfless giving, not self-serving transactions.
A weak or afflicted Jupiter in a horoscope leads to:
Misusing spirituality for personal gain.
Thinking rituals alone can override karma.
Trying to “bargain” with divine forces instead of correcting actions.
Meanwhile, Saturn (Shani) keeps strict karmic records. No coconut, no laddu, no donation can erase unethical actions.
The Real Consequences of ‘Shortcut Bhakti’
A weak Jupiter or badly placed Saturn can result in:
Spiritual arrogance—thinking one donation cancels a hundred wrongdoings.
Temporary success followed by karmic backlash.
A cycle of illusion—believing external rituals will fix internal corruption.
A strong Jupiter and well-placed Saturn give real wisdom. They guide one to follow dharma daily, rather than trying to manipulate divine forces.
The Real Jyotish Remedy for Divine Blessings
Follow dharma daily, not just during temple visits.
Earn wealth ethically—Lakshmi stays where there is honesty.
Give selflessly, not as a ‘deal’ to secure divine rewards.
Lesson for Jyotish Students
Punya isn’t a bribe. You can’t donate a coconut and expect karma to reset like a faulty computer.
True remedies work when they align with sincere inner transformation, not just outer rituals.
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