Is it true that a person's destiny is pre-written on their forehead before birth?

To answer your question first we have to understand Karma and human birth are deeply connected concepts in Hindu philosophy. Karma means “action” and refers to the law of cause and effect: every action good or bad creates results that shape our experiences, both in this life and future lives. Good actions (dharma) lead to positive outcomes and a better rebirth, while bad actions (adharma) result in suffering or less favorable circumstances in the next birth. Human birth is seen as one stage in a long cycle called samsara, the endless round of birth, death, and rebirth. The soul (atman) is immortal and takes on new bodies in each life, carrying with it the karma from previous lives. The circumstances of each new birth such as family, health, and opportunities are determined by the accumulated karma of past lives. where the soul is reborn based on past karma. Each life offers a chance to grow and balance karma. The ultimate goal is to break free from this cycle by realizing one’s true divine nature and achieving moksha (liberation), which ends the cycle of rebirth and brings eternal peace and union with the divine. So yes, according to Hindu scriptures, a person's destiny shaped by past karma is believed to be written on the forehead by divine will before birth, where the soul is reborn based on past karma. Each life offers a chance to grow and balance karma.

Conclusion: To protect oneself and move toward the Divine path, one must: Follow the five eternal principles: Truth, Love, Mercy, Forgiveness, and Peace. Live a vegetarian and addiction-free life. Maintain purity in thoughts, words, and actions. Regularly perform Trisandhya (prayers at dawn, noon, and dusk) and read the Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran. This is the only way to safeguard oneself from the coming challenges and fulfill one’s spiritual destiny.