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karma noun. E19.
[Sanskrit karman action, effect, fate.]
In Buddhism & Hinduism, the sum of a person's actions, esp. intentional actions, regarded as determining that person's future states of existence; in Jainism, subtle physical matter which binds the soul as a result of bad actions. Now also gen., fate or destiny following as effect from cause.
Yoga & Health The good Karmas from your past have helped you. J. Didion Whatever happens its in her karma.
Comb.: karma-marga an exponent of karma-yoga.
karmic adjective of or pertaining to karma L19.