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Karma is one of those catch-all terms that everyone knows about but no one can really explain. Whether you’re religious or not, karma permeates our culture in so many ways, from how we think of ourselves to how we interact with other people and the world around us. So what exactly is karma? How does it play into your life? And why does it matter? Here are some answers to these questions and more regarding the role of karma in life.

What is Karma?

Karma is the idea that what goes around, comes around. It’s a Sanskrit word meaning action or deed. Karma is a system of cause and effect where intent and actions determine the future course of one’s life. The law of karma dictates that each individual creates their own reality through their thoughts, words, and actions. When someone harms another person, they are creating bad karma for themselves which will come back to them later on down the line. When someone does good deeds for others, they are creating good karma which will help them advance on their journey in life. It’s important not to take advantage of other people as this can create negative effects on your karma and make you suffer in the long run.

The Law of Cause and Effect

Karma is the law of cause and effect, meaning that what you put out into the world will eventually come back to you. This could mean that if someone does something good, they are more likely to receive good things from other people. On the flip side, if someone does something bad then it is likely that they will experience bad things from other people. The only way to break this cycle is by doing good for others. If we do not think about our actions and who they may affect, we have no control over how karma will affect us in the future.

The Principle of Reincarnation

Karma is a Sanskrit word that means action. This principle says that what you do will come back to you. For example, if someone has been good, they are likely to have more good things happen. If someone has been bad, they are likely to have more bad things happen. There is also the law of karma which states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction or effect. So if one person does something, then another person will experience the same thing, just on a different level.

How Karma Affects Your Everyday Life

Karma is the term used to describe the cosmic law that says what you do will come back around. For example, if you are kind and generous, good things will happen to you. If you are unkind or stingy, bad things will happen. People often say What goes around comes around which is another way of saying karma. Karma is not a force like gravity; it’s more of a moral law, according to Eastern philosophy. It’s not your typical idea of cause-and-effect because the effects can be delayed by thousands of years before coming back around (think about how old the universe is). However, for every action, there will always be an equal reaction so it makes sense that when you do something bad it comes back to haunt you sooner rather than later.

Ways to Improve Your Karma

You can improve your karma by doing things like being kind, smiling often, and treating others how you want them to treat you. Being honest and thoughtful will also help. If you’re not a believer in karma, that’s okay too! There are plenty of other ways you can be a good person. It could be something as simple as saying hi to the neighbor or picking up litter on the street. It is important to take care of yourself, do what makes you happy, do your best at everything you do, and live with honesty and integrity so that when it’s time for karma to come around again, so will good luck.


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By Bhaway

Where the wild things roam, there my stories are born. Blogger. Explorer. Forever curious.

17 thoughts on “The Role of Karma in Life – What You Need to Know”
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