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  1. KARMA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of KARMA is the force generated by a person's actions held in Hinduism and Buddhism to perpetuate transmigration and in its ethical consequences to determine the nature of the person's …

  2. Karma - Wikipedia

    Karma symbols such as the endless knot (above) are common cultural motifs in Asia. Endless knots symbolize interlinking of cause and effect, a karmic cycle that continues eternally. The endless knot …

  3. Karma: What It Is and How It Affects Your Life - WebMD

    Oct 2, 2024 · In Buddhism, karma refers to the principle of cause and effect. The result of an action — which can be verbal, mental, or physical — is determined not only by the act but also by the intention.

  4. KARMA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    / ˈkɑr·mə / Add to word list (in the Buddhist and Hindu religions) the force produced by a person’s actions in one life which influences what happens to that person in future lives (Definition of karma …

  5. KARMA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    KARMA definition: action, seen as bringing upon oneself inevitable results, good or bad, either in this life or in a reincarnation: in Hinduism one of the means of reaching Brahman. See examples of karma …

  6. Karma | Indian Philosophy & Its Impact on Life | Britannica

    Feb 14, 2026 · Derived from the Sanskrit word karman, meaning “act,” the term karma carried no ethical significance in its earliest specialized usage. In ancient texts (1000–700 bce) of the Vedic religion, …

  7. Karma: Definition, Meaning, and Examples - usdictionary.com

    Mar 25, 2025 · Karma (noun): Informally, a sense of destiny or fate shaped by past actions, used in both religious and secular contexts. "Karma" is a profound term rooted in spiritual and philosophical …

  8. What Is Karma and How Does It Work? - Isha Foundation

    Sadhguru explores the meaning of karma, defining it as a certain amount of information, and then goes on to explain the different types of karma and the role of karma in our life.

  9. Karma: what it is, what it’s not, and how to live by it | RITUALS

    May 7, 2021 · Karma is a Sanskrit word that means “action”. In Buddhism, karma is understood as the law of cause and effect—every action brings about a corresponding reaction.

  10. The Psychology and Philosophy of Karma | Psychology Today

    Oct 14, 2025 · According to several Indian religions, karma is the law of cause and effect extended to human affairs; every instance of thought, speech, and action is a cause, and all our experiences are …