karma

noun kar·ma \ˈkär-mə also ˈkər-\

: the force created by a person's actions that is believed in Hinduism and Buddhism to determine what that person's next life will be like

: the force created by a person's actions that some people believe causes good or bad things to happen to that person

Full Definition of KARMA

often capitalized : 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 next existence

: vibration 4

— kar·mic \-mik\ adjective

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Origin of KARMA

Sanskrit karma fate, work

First Known Use: 1827

Related to KARMA

Synonyms: air, ambience (or ambiance), aroma, atmosphere, climate, flavor, halo, aura, mood, nimbus, note, odor, patina, smell, temper, vibration(s)

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, koan, mantra

Rhymes with KARMA

Parma

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