Within the Pushti Marg of Vallabhacharya, karma is acknowledged as operative in the worldly realm, yet it is decisively subordinated to the working of divine grace, or pushti. Ritual and moral actions, along with adherence to scriptural duties, are not dismissed outright, but they are regarded as limited and ultimately incapable of granting final liberation. The decisive factor in spiritual destiny is not the accumulation of meritorious deeds, but Krishna’s gracious initiative. When grace awakens a soul and it becomes a Pushti-jiva, karmic bondage is no longer the central determinant of its spiritual future, because the relationship with Krishna takes precedence over the calculus of action and reaction.

From this standpoint, the highest and most meaningful “action” is seva—loving, personal service offered to Krishna solely for his pleasure. Such seva is not performed with a view to earning merit or avoiding sin, and thus it does not function as binding karma in the ordinary sense. It resembles action without desire for fruits, yet with a distinctive emphasis on intimate devotion and participation in Krishna’s lila. In this devotional orientation, even ordinary activities can be inwardly transformed, as they are offered in a mood of self-surrender rather than ego-driven striving.

Worldly and social duties are not rejected, but they are relativized in light of this higher devotional calling. A devotee may continue to live as a householder and fulfill social responsibilities, yet inwardly belongs to Krishna alone, allowing karmic “accounting” to recede from spiritual focus. The path thus does not rest on perfecting karma, but on allowing grace to reframe the meaning of action itself. Karma remains real and effective on its own level, but its ultimate significance is surpassed when life becomes centered on Krishna’s grace and pure, loving seva.