Over the course of life, many people become puzzled by circumstances beyond their control - both their own and those of others. It is only natural to wonder, "Why do bad things happen to good people? "While investigating, if one encounters the principle of karma, one may still be left asking, "What does karma mean, and how exactly does it work?"In the book "The Science of Karma", Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan explains the meaning of karma according to spiritual science.Dadashri offers in-depth answers to questions such as: "What is the law of karma, and how can I master it?", "What is destiny, and does destiny relate to karma?", "Is it your destiny to forever face karmic lessons?", "Can spiritual enlightenment liberate one from karma?"Dadashri offers a precise karma definition, and then continues on to explain that the knowledge of Self is the beginning of true spiritual development. From spiritual awakening, and from understanding the law of karma, one learns how to get inner peace within the problems in everyday life.