Is Justice Taking Too Long? Gita Knows The Truth Better

Do you have an explanation why it appears that justice is taking a long time to arrive? Explore your way through the Gita.

Occasionally it seems like life is a puzzle that can’t be solved—liars are everywhere, honest people are having a difficult time, and justice is nowhere to be seen. Even though you do everything right, the bad guys get away with it. It makes you wonder if fate is real or if life is just unfair.

But what if justice is there, but we can’t see it? Karma is not about instant rewards or punishments, the Bhagavad Gita tells us. It is a force that moves precisely beyond human time. What looks like a delay is often just the world at work in ways we don’t fully understand yet.

1. Karma doesn’t happen right away; it works on a cosmic clock.

“कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।“

(भगवद गीता 2.47)

Karma seems to move very slowly in a world where everyone wants things right away and expects answers, deliveries, and awards. But unlike human justice systems, which work in strict time frames, karma works with an accuracy that is beyond our understanding.

Think of it as a seed that you put in the ground. For the fruit to grow, certain conditions must be met. To check on its progress, we keep digging up the ground, but our action only slows its growth. Justice always follows the same rule: it’s always there, just waiting for the right time to show up.

2. Justice Doesn’t Stay in One Lifetime—The Unfinished Business of Past Lives

“जातस्य हि ध्रुवो मृत्युः ध्रुवं जन्म मृतस्य च।“

(भगवद गीता 2.27)

I think one of the biggest issues with human vision is that we think justice must happen in one lifetime. However, karma affects many lives, putting together a complicated web of actions and outcomes that we can’t fully understand in just one.

Someone who seems to be avoiding justice today may have been hurt in a past life. Also, a kind soul who is going through hard times might not be a victim of injustice but rather paying off old karmic bills. Things that seem wrong right now might be part of a bigger picture that hasn’t been shown yet.

3. Why do bad people do well? The Myth of Short-Term Gains

“परित्राणाय साधूनां विनाशाय च दुष्कृताम्।“

(भगवद गीता 4.8)

It’s frustrating to witness individuals who engage in dishonesty, deceit, and exploitation amass wealth and influence, while those who uphold honesty struggle. But what seems like success is often just a short-term high, like a candle with flames on both ends. It looks great for a while, but it won’t last.

Many people who get rich by lying are just using up their last bit of good karma and unintentionally storing up more pain in the future. Even if they think they can’t be defeated, the laws of the world won’t change. The swing back is always there.

4. Each delay in justice is a test to see if you are growing or reacting.

“योगः कर्मसु कौशलम्।“

(भगवद गीता 2.50)

When something is unfair, our initial reaction is to feel angry, resentful, or hopeless. But karma isn’t just about punishing people who do wrong; it’s also about making the soul better. Each delay in justice isn’t just about the outside world; it’s also about how we change on the inside.

It takes time for fire to clean gold; it doesn’t happen all at once. The same is true for suffering: it makes people smarter. The real question is: Are we getting stronger, more patient, and more resilient? Or are we stuck in a loop of being angry and wanting to get even?

5. Dharma, not revenge, is the source of truly fair justice.

“धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः।“

(Manusmriti 8.15)

Some of us want to think that if we do our own justice, things will be fair. But getting even is like a chain that keeps us stuck in a circle of pain. It is not revenge that brings the most justice, but defending dharma, or righteousness.

A light doesn’t fight the dark; it just shines. In the same way, the most just thing you can do is choose honesty over anger. By following dharma, we connect with the bigger picture of the world. This connection makes sure that justice is done, even if we can’t see it right away.

6. The universe doesn’t forget, and karma is always watching.

“सर्व–धर्मान् परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज।“

(भगवद गीता 18.66)

People can only see and hear so much. We expect justice to be clear, loud, and quick. But the world is run by a quiet, steady intelligence. In the grand balance of life, every action, thought, and plan is written down. No debt goes unpaid, and no good act is forgotten.

The first few pages of a book don’t give away all of its secrets. In the same way, karma makes sure that each person gets exactly what it deserves, whether it’s in this life or another.

Trust The Universe’s Sense Of Time.

Justice still exists; it’s just waiting for the right moment to manifest.

To really get this:

• Justice may move slowly, but it is always right. Justice occurs when it should, not when we desire it to.
• People who do wrong don’t get away; they get more debt. The bill always shows up, even if it’s late.
• The best fairness is your own inner peace.
• Being frustrated will only make you hurt.
• Patience is strength. To be truly wise, one must choose good behaviour over anger.

If you think justice is taking too long, remember that a storm never warns you before it comes. In the same way, karma never forgets, and justice will always come.