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The Code of Life “Aphilisophycal Study of Karma, Action and Universal Procesess”

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This article presents The Code of Life as a conceptual and philosophical study examining karma as a universal principle governing action, result, and reflection. Human life is symbolically limited to 120 years, a span insufficient to fully observe and understand the processes that shape existence. However, when spirit participates in action, life may be extended in depth and quality, suggesting that existence is structured by both physical and metaphysical principles. The study explores how the fundamental elements of karma, along with karmaphala (results of action) and pratikarma (counter-action), form a universal code that governs not only human life but the structure, continuity, and evolution of the cosmos. Structural changes at the level of karma can alter outcomes, quality, and lifespan, while pratikarma maintains systemic stability. The methodology is qualitative and philosophical, relying on conceptual analysis, logical reasoning, and interpretive examination of causality across both human and universal domains. Through this approach, The Code of Life offers a coherent philosophical framework for understanding life, action, and moral responsibility across all levels of existence.

Published in International Journal of Philosophy (Volume 14, Issue 1)
DOI 10.11648/j.ijp.20261401.15
Page(s) 47-52
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Karma, Causality, Metaphysics, Action–result Relationship, Philosophy of Action, Ethical Responsibility, Ontology, Symbolic Representation

1. Introduction
Understanding how actions lead to results is a fundamental concern in philosophy, ethics, and science. Classical causal models often emphasize direct relationships between cause and effect, while philosophical traditions introduce additional layers such as intention, reflection, and interpretation.
This article introduces The Code of Life as a conceptual and philosophical inquiry concerned with both human life and the universal order. Human life is inherently limited, often symbolically to 120 years, a span insufficient to fully study and comprehend surrounding activities or the processes that govern existence.
The foundation of this code lies in karma, the structural element that governs action, and its manifestations as karmaphala (result of action) and pratikarma (counter action/reflection). Together, these form a universal fundamental code that shapes life, quality, and continuity across all levels from human existence to the cosmos. By understanding and aligning with this code, conscious action can create harmony, stability, and a more profound realization of life.
Therefore, The Code of Life is not limited to human experience alone, but reflects a universal principle governing structure, action, result, and continuity at all levels of existence.
2. Principle of the Code of Life
The subject of this article is The Code of Life, which explains karma, its results, and the reflections of those results.
2.1. Karma: The Structural Element of Existence
“The world is karma-driven.
Whether the result is the foundation of karma,
Reflection is the base of result,
Effectiveness determines the quality of the result”
Figure 1. Flow of Karma, Karmaphala, and Pratikarma in the Universe.
The entire universe is engaged in action, or in other words, in karma; universe exists in action that is, in karma. One action becomes the foundation for another action. This is something we can clearly observe (Bohm (1980) and Capra & Luisi (2014): “The universe can be understood as an interconnected system in which actions and consequences form a coherent whole .”).
Imagining a universe without karma is extremely difficult. as such a universe would be empty. When a universe that existed in emptiness becomes karma driven, motion becomes possible. Motion is the very foundation of karma.
It is a truth that every action has a result. This result itself becomes the key that gives rise to another action (Aristotle. (1998). The Metaphysics (H. Tredennick & G. C. Armstrong, Trans.). Harvard University Press).
The reason living beings that depend on the star called the Sun are able to exist is because the Sun is continuously engaged in action. When the Sun performs its action, the result or outcome manifests as energy. This energy allows us to receive light and heat. This reflection brings about significant changes in our Earth physical environment. This outcome is refer to as a ‘result’ or ‘reaction.’ Which, in turn, becomes the cause for yet another action.
For example, the light and heat produced by the Sun are absorbed by plants and become assimilated within them, leading to cellular changes. This process then gives rise to another action or activity, the outcome of which we call agricultural produce or yields. The outcome of this karma is consumed by humans and other living beings such as birds and animals, which in turn leads to yet another reaction and action. This cycle occurs continuously throughout the universe in all living beings and even in objects that do not visibly appear to be in motion.
The inability to move does not mean that an object is lifeless. Every object in the universe possesses life. Here, ‘life’ refers to the motion of atoms, their electrons, and protons. This motion is the foundation of all life and occurs in all living beings.
As humans, we often perceive things differently because of the actions we witness in this century. Therefore, there is an important truth that we, as human beings, must understand: the nature of our actions themselves determines whether good or bad outcomes arise from them. (Fromm & Suzuki (1960)“Human awareness and reflective behavior play a crucial role in shaping outcomes .”) Plants receive the beneficial outcomes that come from the Sun, and beyond that, the Earth absorbs what is necessary and rejects what is not.
2.1.1. Karmaphala: Result of Action
The Earth makes this possible through the ozone layer. Through the ozone, harmful rays or unnecessary waves of light are filtered out, and only what is beneficial is allowed to reach the Earth and plant life. As a result, plants that absorb these positive outcomes produce good results in return. When humans consume these good results, why do they not transform their own actions in a way that produces good outcomes as well? For example, if a person does not consume wholesome and nutritious food, but instead consumes impure or harmful things, the body itself becomes impure. This impurity becomes the cause of various diseases, and gradually, it can even lead to death. Therefore, when we consume good results, why should we not also perform good actions?
Observing the karma of the Sun, Earth, and plants, we perceive that their actions are inherently virtuous, producing positive karmaphala (results) that flow harmoniously into the web of life. However, in many instances, individuals, groups, or Nations act primarily for their own benefit, disregarding the broader continuum of existence. As a consequence, the subsequent pratikarma (reflection) manifests negatively, influencing society, Nations, and the Earth itself. According to this framework, each pratikarma becomes the seed for the next cycle of karma, perpetuating the continuous interplay of action, result, and reflection throughout the cosmos.
The Earth itself offers an important philosophical lesson in the process of action and result. It does not receive all influences indiscriminately, nor does it respond blindly to every force that reaches it. Instead, the Earth functions as a natural filter accepting what is necessary for life and rejecting what is harmful (Lao Tzu. (2012). Tao Te Ching (D. C. Lau, Trans.). Penguin Classics.) Through structures such as the atmosphere and the ozone layer, destructive forces are restrained, while beneficial energies are allowed to reach living beings. As a result, life is sustained not by mere exposure, but by selective reception.
2.1.2. Pratikarma: Reflection and Counter Action
Humans, as part of this natural order, must act similarly. Just as the Earth filters influences to preserve life, human consciousness must learn to filter thoughts, intentions, and actions (Patanjali. (1993) The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali (A. Hariharan, Trans) Shambhala Publications). By discerning constructive from destructive influences, individuals can shape outcomes that promote well being and harmony. Good results do not arise accidentally; they emerge through conscious selection, reflection, and responsible action (Gandhi, M. (1927) The Story of My Experiments with Truth). Navajivan Publishing House). Understanding this principle is essential for achieving positive outcomes in both individual life and the collective human world.
It is because the body engages in good actions that we are able to live with good health that is, to move and function properly. Therefore, our actions too should be directed toward producing good results. Otherwise, by consuming harmful outcomes and allowing the body to engage in negative actions, we move toward disease and eventually toward death. In doing so, our actions may also become harmful to the lives of others. Instead, our actions should sustain life, not become the cause of others’ death or destruction. This is what truly creates the cycle of karma, result, and reflection (Dalai Lama & Cutler (1998).
“Conscious reflection on action fosters ethical responsibility in human life .”Fromm &).
A king, or the ruler of a nation, must be the guardian and protector of the nation ’s wealth, not one who plunders it. The foremost duty of a ruler is to safeguard the assets of the country. The most important asset of a country is its people; equally vital is the natural world including mountains, plants, and all other living beings which together sustain the balance and continuity of life. When the rules of righteous conduct are forgotten and decisions are made solely for the benefit of oneself or a select group, karma inevitably brings consequences that affect the individual, society, and the broader world.
In the same way, the industrialists of a nation must work for the prosperity of the country. They should dedicate the fruits of their hard work to the nation. Through this, the welfare of the people is achieved; through the welfare of the people comes unity; and through unity arise the nation’s progress, wealth, peace, and prosperity.
This should be the duty and moral responsibility of every nation and its citizens. Therefore, from a king who performs righteous actions comes a good nation; from an industrialist who performs righteous actions comes true wealth; and from a people who perform righteous actions comes genuine development ultimately benefiting the nation as a whole.
How does this principle become the key or the fundamental The Code of Life? The foundation of all living beings lies in what we call The Code of Life. Before entering into this concept, let us briefly look at the origin of the universe.
The universe originated from the One. That is, the numerical One gives rise to Two, and these Two emerge from emptiness. Through this duality, light and motion become possible. Because this process is the cause of the universe’s creation, what we are able to perceive is that the first existence was the One; this One transformed into Two; and these Two, in turn, became the cause for the birth of a Third.
In this context, Karma is ever present and is symbolized as the One an infinite, boundless energy. When Karma initiates, the Karmaphala (result of action) manifests in the world, which we perceive as the universe symbolized as Two. Following this, Pratikarma (reflection) emerges, representing the expansion and ongoing dynamism of the universe symbolized as Three. The essence of this reflection may be called nothingness it depends on the Karmaphala, for it is within this void that Karma becomes activated, giving rise to motion, form, and the unfolding of existence.
Here, what truly exists as truth is the One and that One is karma. This karma manifests as Two, which is the result. From this result arises the reflection or reaction. (Whitehead (1929) “All existence is processual, with actions and results continuously shaping the unfolding of reality .”) Therefore, One is complementary to Two, and Two is complementary to Three. All three are essentially one and the same, yet they also appear distinct. This alone is the fundamental truth of the universe. When we observe it this way, what becomes visible is a code 120. In this code, One represents karma, Two represents the result, and the Third represents the reflection arising from both karma and result. Zero represents emptiness (nothing) (Figure 2). This emptiness exists as the foundation of karma and its result. When I speak of Three, I include this Zero within it. The value of Zero is One itself. This One becomes the cause of the fundamental transformation of the universe and of life. What determines this transformation is karma. Therefore, always remain engaged in right action. This is precisely what Jesus Christ also taught.
2.2. Application to Human Life
We come to understand this code through the fundamental structure of human beings or rather, of all living organisms hrough the structure of the atom. To state it more clearly, the foundation of human life consists of oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon. Here, I will briefly explain the atomic structure of these elements, because only then can the importance of this code be understood. For this purpose, we consider the outer orbital shell of the electrons.
For example, oxygen has an atomic number of eight, eight protons, and six electrons in its outer shell. To explain this, we can use my calculation method—that is, with an equation. This equation is given below.
Figure 2. Atomic Structure Illustrating.
p = e x emf2 or w2
e = p x w
w = p/e
P = Proton, e = Electron, w =Wave
In Oxigen:
w = 8/6 = 1
p = 6 x 12 = 6
e = 8 x 1 = 8
Karmma -> p/e =1 (consider only interger part)
Karmma Phal (result) energy -> result + w = 1 +1 = 2
Pradiiphal (reflective enery) -> result - w = 1-1 = 0
Whether we take hydrogen or carbon, the fundamental numerical value we obtain is 120. Therefore, what we call The Code of Life is “120”.
Here, what I have described or reflected upon is energy. Energy is always transformed into another form, (Schrödinger (1944): “At the atomic and molecular level, life manifests as motion and energy transformations .”) into the form we call energy. This transformation is made possible through the number One. It moves from one One to another One. At the same time, the reflection of this energy its EMF or manifested energy changes along with the energy itself. Through this process, the energy becomes capable of motion. This motion can be conceptualized in many ways by scholars or by those capable of deep thought. That is, knowledgeable or thoughtful individuals can understand it through their reflections and conceptualizations.
2.3. Application to Universal Processes
Figure 3. Chain of Life the One-Two-Three Principle.
This energy enters through emptiness that is, it passes through nothingness and becomes filled with light (Kaku, M. (2011). Physics of the Future. Doubleday). It then evolves into an atom. One transforms into Two, Two transforms into Three, and eventually, they merge into One. This state is what we call the fundamental principle of the universe. And this is also the fundamental The Code of Life itself.
What we can observe here is that the One originates from the primal essence, moves into emptiness, and then returns to One. This is the fundamental characteristic of energy. In my religious belief, the number Two represents Jesus Christ at a fundamental level. You may interpret it according to the foundation of your own faith. Remember that in Sanskrit word “Matham” can also be understood as a perspective or viewpoint and rooted in the concept of the Mind.
The state of the soul can be expressed as One plus Two equals Three. In other words, karma leads to result, and the result leads to reflection. This is what Buddha realized as Nirvana and what he taught us. The truth of this universe or of life can be understood through this triadic principle. When the Father is in the Son and the Son is in the Father, the resulting reflection is what we see as the Holy Spirit the Third. This allows us to understand that the fundamental essence is One. However, the three states of karma can be observed at the level of three fundamental atoms that form life. Considering oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon, we find that the underlying number is One Twenty (120). This, therefore, may be considered the fundamental code or key of life or of motion itself.
Human life is very short. Often, when a person begins to understand the surrounding world and the universe, life is already nearing its end. The mind remains young, active, and full of desires, while the body becomes weak and unable to fulfill the wishes of the mind. In this condition, the body cannot reach what the mind intends. In such circumstances, understanding The Code of Life becomes necessary. We must understand how life can be increased and sustained in harmony. In Holy Bible, Genesis 6:3, "Then the Lord said, 'My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, for he is indeed flesh; yet his days shall be 120 years'"
Here we can understand that karma limits human life to around 120 years, which is not sufficient to fully study and understand our surrounding activities and how they happen. Within this limited span, human beings struggle to comprehend the deeper processes of life and existence. One idea we can observe in the words of “God” is that human life appears to be extended when his spirit is involved.
This suggests that there may exist an extended The Code of Life that humanity once possessed and not understood yet. Therefore, we must seek to understand what extended code already exists within us, and how the existing 120 year code may be transformed or replaced.
This transformation may require changes in our basic structure, which can be understood as karma. Here, karma may be viewed as the fundamental elements of a structure that governs human life.
3. Result
Thus, we can see that everything involves karma, karmaphala (result of action), and pratikarma (counter action/reflection). Together, these form a fundamental life code. If structural changes are made at the level of karma, then the karmaphala reflected as the quality of life and lifespan also changes. In this process, pratikarma provides stability to karma, maintaining balance within the system. Therefore, this principle should not be limited to human existence alone, but must also consider the governance of the universe, including structure, action, result, and continuity.
4. Discussion
The figures included in this article illustrate the dynamic interplay of karma, karmaphala, and pratikarma within both human and universal contexts. For example, Figure 1 demonstrates the sequential flow from action to result to reflection, emphasizing the cyclical and interconnected nature of life. Figure 2 Atomic Structure Illustration Representing the Code of Life. This figure depicts the fundamental atomic structures of oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon, illustrating the basis of life’s energy and motion. Each element’s protons, electrons, and outer orbital configurations symbolize the interplay of karma (action), karmaphala (result), and pratikarma (reflection). The numerical relationships derived from these atomic properties converge to form the symbolic 120 code, representing the universal principle governing life, energy transformation, and the continuity of existence. Figure 3 visually encodes the 120 as a symbolic representation of fundamental structures, linking atomic level processes to cosmic order.
5. Conclusion
The universe, life, and individual actions can be read as parts of an interconnected system in which actions, results, and reflective processes cohere into a discernible pattern a conceptual The Code of Life.
By understanding it, we recognize that every action matters, every result is connected, and every reflection influences the next. Life is a continuous cycle of motion, energy, and transformation. In the prospects of human life, recognizing this code highlights the ethical and practical significance of action: every act has consequence, every consequence is linked, and every reflection shapes subsequent states.
To live harmoniously, we must align our actions with positive outcomes, nurturing both ourselves and the world around us. The foundation of existence is One, yet in this Oneness lies duality and the reflection of all things. By embracing this code—through mindfulness, right action, and awareness of our interconnectedness we participate in the rhythm of life itself. Ultimately, The Code of Life teaches us that to transform ourselves and the world, we must act consciously, reflect deeply, and let our lives become a force for good.
My brothers and sisters, through this The Code of Life, I wish to share a thought and invite you to reflect deeply. “One Twenty” represents a vital sign of life a foundational life code.
This code may exist naturally within life itself, or it may reflect a transformation shaped by divine will. It urges us to question what existed before this code and to search for the original state from which life evolved. The purpose of this journey is to discover that core code (may be the compination of other rare meterial).
By accepting One Twenty as a foundational principle, and by thinking and acting through it, humanity can transform life itself. This transformation is not limited to human beings alone; it extends to all living creatures.
Therefore, think deeply, act consciously, and explore sincerely and you will surely find the truth.
6. Recommendations
Individuals should cultivate awareness of their actions and their potential karmic consequences. Reflecting on the ethical and systemic impact of decisions can help align personal behavior with the greater harmony of life.
Integrate the principles of The Code of Life, karma, karmaphala, and pratikarma into educational curricula and philosophical discussions to foster ethical responsibility from an early age.
Leaders, policymakers, and institutions should design policies that consider the long term consequences of actions on society, the environment, and future generations, ensuring that decisions benefit the broader system rather than narrow interests.
Recognize nature and all living beings as part of the universal life code. Promote sustainable practices that respect the balance of ecosystems and the continuity of life.
Abbreviations

Karma

Action or Deed That Influences Outcomes

Karmaphala

Result or Consequence of an Action

Pratikarma

Counter Action or Reflective Action

Author Contributions
Renji Pious: Conceptualization, Investigation, Methodology, Formal Analysis, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing.
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares no conflicts of interest.
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