Karma: meaning and origin simply explained

The concept of karma is completely unclear to many people in its meaning and origin. What it means and where the term comes from can be found here.

This is the meaning of karma

Surely you know the saying “Everyone gets what they deserve”. Karma is based on exactly this principle.

• Karma basically means that you get back what you give to other people.

• If you do bad things, you will also have bad experiences later in life. If you act selfishly, it will have disadvantages for you in the further course of your life.

• However, if you enrich your life through positive actions, you will also experience good things. Karma is there to help you support other people and to act unselfishly from time to time.

• The saying “Do as you are done by” also aptly summarizes the principle and meaning of karma.

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The origin of karma

The term “karma” comes from Sanskrit and means something like “to make, to do” or “wheel”. The latter is meant metaphorically and describes the fact that actions also have effects.

• It is closely related to the belief in reincarnation and the cycle of birth, death and rebirth (Samsara).

• Karma is said to be largely responsible for what happens to your soul and how you are treated by others. It can affect your current and possible future life.

• The idea of “next life” and karma, is part of the afterlife beliefs in Buddhism and comes from ancient Indian philosophy. It is also used in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism.