Is Death Pre-Planned? What Dr. NK Sharma Says About Akal Mrityu, Destiny and Karma
Described in the episode as founder of the Reiki and Healing Foundation. He describes himself as a rationalist who dislikes mystery.
Two people work equally hard. One gets everything, the other gets almost nothing. Is it luck, destiny, or something they did in an earlier life? And if destiny is real, is even the day you die already written? On The Sarvesh Mishra Show, Sarvesh Mishra asks Dr. NK Sharma about God, destiny, karma, premature death (akal mrityu) and past life regression.
Is Your Death Pre-Planned? The Reality of Akal Mrityu and Destiny | NK Sharma · 91 min
Dr. Sharma answers with a simple idea: the universe runs on laws, not on favours. This blog turns the conversation into clear sections and adds a reality check where his claims go beyond evidence. These are the guest’s views, not medical advice. Who is this for? Readers curious about karma and destiny, anyone struggling with a setback, and people considering healing or past life sessions.
Does Dr. Sharma believe in God?
His answer is surprising. He says he is free from the word “God.” In his view, God made the laws of nature and then stepped back. So he says he fears the law, not God.
- Put your hand in fire and it burns.
- Jump in water and you can drown.
- Hate and stress, he says, harm the body.
His words: nature does not interfere. You can eat fruit and do yoga and live long, or eat junk and drink and fall ill, and it is your choice. He sees heaven and hell not as places in the sky but as mental states created moment by moment.
The seed principle: why destiny is not a sentence
Dr. Sharma uses a simple poem to explain karma. As you sow, so you reap. Every thought, action and habit is a seed, and nothing happens suddenly.
His answer on destiny: a blueprint, like a seed, comes with you from earlier lives. A seed decides whether a plant will be a rose or a small wildflower. But how it grows depends on the soil, water and care it gets. So, he says, destiny is the seed, and your choices are the care.
On akal mrityu: he says nothing happens without a cause. Illness and early death, in his view, come from causes, including lifestyle, thoughts and past impressions, and not from God picking a date.
Hunger changes destiny: his own story
Dr. Sharma shared how he started.
- He grew up in a modest Brahmin family and expected a small job and an ordinary life.
- At 20, he was engaged and ran a music orchestra. The girl’s father broke the engagement, asking whether he would make his daughter dance to a drum on the street.
- That insult woke what he calls the lion inside. He promised to become someone big.
- He studied motivation books, became a naturopath and chose to be unique, not ordinary. He picked the hardest field he could, cancer.
His lesson: struggle and challenge bring out your potential, and when you become excellent at something, recognition follows. His line: become the expert, and people will search for you.
How he sees wealth, health and joy
He says life runs on three laws: health, wealth and joy.
| Area | His view |
|---|---|
| Wealth | You choose the size of your vessel: spoon, bowl or bucket. Many people adopt poverty rules and stay small. He says he did not own even a scooter until 45. |
| Health | The body wants to be healthy. He eats only when hungry, drinks when thirsty and follows his body’s signals. |
| Joy | Joy is available now, like drops of honey, but people live in the past and future. |
The four petrol tanks of unhappiness
His most useful idea is that our unhappiness is fuel stored inside us.
| Tank | What it means | His advice |
|---|---|---|
| Borrowed image | We build a picture of ourselves from other people’s praise, then suffer when someone says something different | See that the image is borrowed and not real |
| Non acceptance | We judge people and expect them to change | Accept people as they are, like a thorn is a thorn, and protect yourself |
| Negative seeds | Most of the 60,000 to 70,000 daily thoughts are negative, he says | Guard your mind like a security guard at a gate |
| Expectations | We carry a begging bowl and wait for others to fill it | Come to give, not to take, like a river |
His summary: live in acceptance, give without expectation, and no one can disturb your peace without your permission.
Past life regression: what he says
Dr. Sharma says he did not believe in past lives until his work led him there. He says he has taken about 46,000 people through past life sessions, including a group session of 5,000 people online.
- Back pain story: a woman who could not lie flat for 10 years saw, in a session, a past life as a princess who died after falling from a horse. After a healing suggestion, he says, she could lie flat.
- His son’s session: his son described a past life in Ahmedabad, with a street, shop names and a sweet shop, and the family later found some matching details.
- Animals and trees: he says only about nine or ten cases involved animals, and one woman saw a tree.
- Fear of death: he says people stop fearing death after seeing that the soul keeps travelling.
- Moksha: he is not for moksha. He wants to return again and again to help others.
He cited researchers such as Dr. Ian Stevenson of the University of Virginia, who studied about 3,000 cases of children’s reported memories, and Dr. Raymond Moody’s book on life after life.
Claims vs what science supports
This section matters most for your safety.
| Claim in the episode | What to know |
|---|---|
| Reincarnation and karma decide destiny | These are religious and philosophical beliefs. Science has not proven them. |
| Past life regression is a real therapy that heals pain | There is no scientific evidence that past life regression treats physical illness. Guided imagery may relax some people, but it can also create false memories. |
| Dr. Stevenson’s 3,000 cases prove rebirth | His work is well known but contested. Critics point to memory errors, cultural influence and lack of controls. Mainstream science does not accept it as proof. |
| Disease is impossible, and no one gets sick without consent | Lifestyle matters, but illness also comes from genes, infections, environment, age and chance. Falling ill is not always your fault. |
| Natural methods helped many cancer patients | This could not be independently verified here. Cancer needs evidence-based treatment. Please do not delay or replace it. |
| No doctors or vaccinations in the family | That is the guest’s personal choice, not a safe general rule. Speak to your doctor about vaccines and medical care. |
If you or a loved one has a serious illness, please consult a qualified doctor. A belief in karma can bring comfort, but it must not replace treatment or make anyone feel guilty about being unwell.
Five habits you can use without any belief
You do not need to believe in past lives to use his best ideas.
- Watch your thoughts for one day. Notice how many are negative.
- Pick one person you judge and practise accepting them as they are.
- Give without expecting a return, in one small way each day.
- Choose a hard goal and become excellent at one skill.
- Slow down while eating or working. He says full attention brings joy and prevents overeating.
- Dr. Sharma says the universe runs on laws, and God does not interfere.
- Destiny, in his view, is a seed from past lives, and your choices decide how it grows.
- Struggle and challenge can wake up your potential.
- Unhappiness, he says, comes from a borrowed image, non acceptance, negative thoughts and expectations.
- Past life regression and karma are beliefs, not scientifically proven.
- Claims about curing cancer or avoiding doctors should not be followed without medical advice.
- Use the practical habits of acceptance, giving and attention in daily life.
Frequently asked questions
Is death predestined?
Dr. Sharma says life follows the law of karma and that you carry a blueprint from earlier lives. Science has no proof for this, and it remains a belief.
What is akal mrityu?
It means untimely or premature death. Dr. Sharma says it also has causes, and is not decided by God.
Who are the host and guest?
The host is Sarvesh Mishra. The guest is Dr. NK Sharma.
What is the difference between destiny and karma?
In his explanation, destiny is the blueprint, like a seed, and karma is how your actions and thoughts help it grow.
Does Dr. Sharma believe in God?
He says he is free from the idea of a God who interferes. He believes in a universe that runs on laws.
What is past life regression?
A guided relaxation method in which people report images or memories they interpret as past lives. There is no scientific proof that these are real memories.
Can past life regression cure illness?
There is no scientific evidence for this. Please consult a doctor for any medical condition.
Is reincarnation proven?
No. Researchers like Ian Stevenson collected cases, but mainstream science does not accept them as proof.
What are the four petrol tanks of unhappiness?
A borrowed self image, non acceptance of people, negative thought seeds and expectations.
Can I follow his advice and avoid doctors?
No. His health claims are personal views. Always seek medical care for illness.
Watch the full conversation
Is death pre-planned? According to Dr. NK Sharma, life follows laws, and what you sow, you reap. Whether you accept karma and rebirth or not, the practical message is strong: stay aware of your thoughts, accept people, give freely and keep working on yourself. Treat the spiritual ideas as personal belief, and treat your health with proper medical care.
Is Your Death Pre-Planned? The Reality of Akal Mrityu and Destiny | NK Sharma
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