Karma
/ˈkɑːr.mə/noun
The concept of action and its subsequent consequences in various Eastern religions and philosophies.
Did you know?In ancient Indian philosophy, karma is not just fate; it's the cosmic law of moral causation, linking every action to its inevitable consequence.
Etymological Timeline
Sanskrit
Sanskrit
कर्म (karma)
“Action or deed, often associated with the cycle of cause and effect.”
Buddhist Pali
Pali
kamma
“The same as karma, representing the moral quality of actions.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
καρπός (karpos)
“Fruit, derived from the idea of actions bearing fruit or consequences.”
Early Modern English
English
karma
“Adopted into English from Sanskrit, referring to the spiritual principle of cause and effect.”