Does Prayer Really Work? Prove it!

When common misconceptions are dismissed, it becomes possible to understand how prayer truly works - both according to the laws of nature and the doctrine of karma.  Scientific evidence for the benefits of prayer must be considered, along with the limitations of scientific inquiry. This question leads beyond the boundaries of science.

Prayer cannot compel God to do anything, no does it work in supernatural or mysterious ways. Prayer is an action, a mental action (manasa karma) and every action must produce a result. The result of prayer is to invoke God's grace, the blessings of Ishwara. Even though this cannot be scientifically proved, it is confirmed by the experience of countless saints, sages, rishis, and gurus throughout the ages.

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Swami Tadatmananda's videos on the doctrine of karma: Doctrine of Karma

Swami Tadatmananda is a traditionally-trained teacher of Advaita Vedanta, meditation, and Sanskrit. For more information, please see: https://www.arshabodha.org/avar

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