karma

• Sustantivo que designa una concepción presente en el hinduismo y el budismo según la cual las acciones de una persona influyen en su destino en vidas futuras; también se usa popularmente para referirse a la idea de que las acciones tienen consecuencias morales o retributivas en la vida presente.

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 (principio espiritual de causa y efecto)

   • 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 (sentido figurado)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscomeuppancejust desertspaybackpoetic justiceretribution