Karmic
/ˈkɑːr.mɪk/noun
Relating to karma or the effects of one's actions in this life or future lives.
Did you know?In ancient Indian philosophy, karma isn't just fate; it's the cosmic law of moral cause and effect, where every action has a corresponding reaction in the universe.
Etymological Timeline
Sanskrit
Sanskrit
कर्म (karma)
“Action, deed, or work, often linked to the cycle of cause and effect in life.”
Pali
Pali
कर्म (kamma)
“The same concept as in Sanskrit, indicating the moral actions and their consequences.”
Old English
Old English
cweorth
“Referring to the act of doing or action; an early root connected to deeds.”
16th Century
English
karmic
“Adopted from Sanskrit via spiritual and philosophical texts, emphasizing the importance of actions in shaping destiny.”
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