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/ˈkəɾm(ə)/ · kar·ma
noun
- The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth. In Hinduism, karma is believed to be the driving force behind reincarnation.
- A force or law of nature which causes one to reap what one sows; destiny; fate. The concept of karma suggests that our actions have consequences that affect our future.
- A distinctive feeling, aura, or atmosphere. The karma of the old mansion was said to be eerie and unsettling.
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Did you know? The concept of karma has been influential in Western culture, with the phrase 'what goes around comes around' being a common expression of the idea.