karma

• Substantiv, das ein Konzept im Hinduismus und Buddhismus bezeichnet, wonach die Taten eines Menschen sein Schicksal in künftigen Leben bestimmen. Im weiteren Sinne auch das Schicksal oder die Vergeltung, die aus früheren Handlungen resultieren.

A noun referring to the concept in Hinduism and Buddhism where a person's actions influence their fate in future lives.

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1. Spiritual principle of cause and effectB2formal

   In Hinduism and Buddhism, the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.

   Karma

   • He believes his good fortune is a result of positive karma from past lives.
   • The concept of karma teaches that every action has a consequence.
   • She tries to live a virtuous life to accumulate good karma.

2. Informal sense of cosmic justiceB1informal

   The idea that good or bad actions will eventually be rewarded or punished, often used in a non-religious context.

   Karma

   • He got a promotion after years of hard work; that's good karma.
   • She lied to her boss and later got caught; instant karma.
   • I helped a stranger, and later someone helped me; it's like karma.

   Synonymecomeuppancejust desertspaybackpoetic justiceretribution