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  2. Dec 4, 2015 · Definition. Karma is a Sanskrit word that primarily means 'action' but for South Asian Religions (and Philosophy) it is not limited to that as the term has gained various meanings and connotations over time. The term karma connects actions and results.

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    Karma (/ ˈ k ɑːr m ə /, from Sanskrit: कर्म, IPA: ⓘ; Pali: kamma) is an ancient Indian concept of action, work, or deed, and its effect or consequences.

  4. reincarnation. action. karma, in Indian religion and philosophy, the universal causal law by which good or bad actions determine the future modes of an individuals existence. Karma represents the ethical dimension of the process of rebirth ( samsara ), belief in which is generally shared among the religious traditions of India.

  5. Sep 28, 2023 · Karma is a concept that originated in Indian religions, particularly Hinduism and Buddhism. The word “karma” is derived from the Sanskrit language and can be translated to mean “action” or “deed.” However, its meaning goes beyond a simple act or behavior.

  6. Origins and development. The concept of karma in Indian philosophy and religion is inextricably associated with the doctrine of rebirth, or reincarnation. The historical origins of the doctrine of karma and rebirth cannot be clearly determined. The term “karma” (action) can be traced back to the early Upanishads.

  7. Hinduism - Karma, Samsara, Moksha: Hindus generally accept the doctrine of transmigration and rebirth and the complementary belief in karma. The whole process of rebirth, called samsara, is cyclic, with no clear beginning or end, and encompasses lives of perpetual, serial attachments.