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Karma
कर्म
Every action has consequences — the universal law of moral cause and effect
Karma is the law of cause and effect operating across all Dharmic traditions. In Hinduism, karma (action) binds the soul to the cycle of rebirth through accumulated impressions. The Bhagavad Gita teaches nishkama karma — action without attachment to results. In Buddhism (Kamma), intentional actions create mental imprints that shape future rebirths. In Jainism, karma is literally physical matter that coats the soul. In Sikhism, karma creates the conditions of one's life, but God's grace (nadar) can transcend karma.
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A 60-second practice
Consider one action you are about to take today. What is your true intention behind it? Karma, at its root, is about intention — not just the act.
Contemplate at any moment of decision.
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