Karma in Hinduism

In Hinduism, karma refers to the consequences of an individual's actions in life. It is believed that one's karma determines their fate in the afterlife. Good karma results in a positive rebirth or reaching moksha, while bad karma results in negative consequences.

Cause and Effect

Karma is based on the principle of cause and effect, where every action has a reaction. The concept of karma is closely tied to the idea of dharma, which is the duty or responsibility of an individual in their current life. A person's dharma is believed to influence their karma, and by fulfilling their dharma, they can improve their karma.

Positive and Negative Karma

For example, if a person performs good deeds in their life, such as helping others, being kind, and respecting their elders, they will accumulate positive karma. This positive karma will result in a better rebirth or reaching moksha. On the other hand, if a person engages in negative behaviors, such as lying, stealing, or harming others, they will accumulate negative karma, which can result in a negative rebirth or other negative consequences in the afterlife.

Past Lives

Karma is also believed to be carried over from past lives. Therefore, one's actions in their current life can affect their future lives. This cycle of birth and death is called samsara. By breaking the cycle of samsara through reaching moksha, an individual can escape the cycle of reincarnation and achieve unity with the divine.

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