This statement of the Buddha, the Enlightened One, in the Dhammapada or ‘the path of truth’ contains within in the profound laws of karma. First, the Buddha states:
“So long as the evil actions does not mature…”
This statement refers to the ‘Law of Late Time.’ We can learn this law from nature. Just as marigolds can blossom in a few weeks while mango trees take years to bear fruits, in the same way, you reap the fruits of some actions quickly, while others may take longer, even lifetimes, to mature.
