Karma (Noun)
Meaning
(Hinduism and Buddhism) the effects of a person's actions that determine his destiny in his next incarnation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- Believing in the concept of karma, she made it a point to help others whenever she could.
- According to Hindu philosophy, one's karma determines their caste in their next life.
- His evil deeds would ultimately result in bad karma, causing him to suffer in his future life.
- The monk taught his followers that their current problems were a result of bad karma from their past lives.
- The local priest emphasized the importance of good karma through acts of kindness and generosity.