noun
- the force created by a person’s actions that is believed in Hinduism and Buddhism to determine what happens to them in this life and future lives
- the idea that good or bad actions will eventually result in good or bad consequences for the person who does them
Usage: religious/philosophical
Usage: informal
Examples
- According to Hindu beliefs, karma determines your next reincarnation.
- She believes in karma and tries to do good deeds.
- His bad karma finally caught up with him when he lost his job.
- Good karma comes from helping others without expecting anything in return.
- The concept of karma teaches that our actions have consequences.
- She said it was just karma when her dishonest business partner was arrested.