What does KARMA mean?

Karma

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The idea that a persons actions in life determine their fate in future lives.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈkɑr·mə/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈkɑː.mə/

Origin and Usage: The word "karma" comes from Sanskrit, an ancient language of India. It is a central concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The idea of karma is that a persons actions in this life will determine their fate in future lives. It is also used in a more general sense to refer to the idea that what goes around comes around, and that good deeds will be rewarded while bad deeds will be punished.

Synonyms: Fate, destiny, predestination, providence.

Related Words: Dharma, yoga, manna, kudzu, chive.

Example Sentences:

1. She believed that her good deeds would bring her good karma in her next life.
2. He was afraid that his bad karma would catch up with him.
3. She felt that her success was due to good karma from her past life.
4. He was convinced that his misfortunes were a result of bad karma.