Question 79: WHAT KARMA LEADS TO HOMELESSNESS?

Answer: Homelessness is a pressing issue in many developed countries. Despite their strength and prosperity, these nations still struggle with a large number of homeless people, which is a distressing sight.

The economic reason for homelessness is often due to the loss of a job, which makes it impossible for individuals to afford rent or mortgage payments, forcing them to live on the streets. 

However, the karmic reasons behind homelessness are more complex. Instead of focusing on the specific Karma that leads to homelessness, let’s consider the Karma that results in having a large and comfortable home, and then infer the opposite causes to understand what might lead to homelessness:

• Having helped others build a home.
• Contributing to the construction of public facilities such as schools, hospitals, religious institutions, or government offices.
• Not having burned down homes or destroyed villages during battles in past lives.
• Not being arrogant or prideful when living in a large, beautiful home.
• Offering shelter to those in need during difficult times.
• Not destroying animal nests, hives, or burrows.
• Supporting local funds to build homes for the poor.
• Being lenient and understanding when tenants cannot pay rent on time.
• Using one’s home for wholesome activities that benefit the community.

These are examples of causes that help people avoid housing issues. By understanding these, we can deduce the opposite causes that might lead someone to suffer from homelessness. To reverse the karma of homelessness, one should seek opportunities to help others secure housing. By helping others have a place to live first, we will gradually overcome the karma of homelessness.