INTRODUCTION

 WHAT IS KARMA?

Karma in Sanskrit means an action, work, or deed, and its effect or

consequences. In Indian religions, the term more specifically refers to a
principle of cause and effect, often descriptively called the principle of
karma, wherein intent and actions of an individual (cause) influence the
future of that individual (effect): Good intent and good deeds contribute to
good karma and happier rebirths,while bad intent and bad deeds
contribute to bad karma and bad rebirths. As per some scripture, there is no
link of rebirths with karma.

FIG 1
Karma symbols such as the endless knot are common cultural motifs in Asia. Endless knots
symbolize interlinking of cause and effect, a karmic cycle that continues eternally.

FIG 2
Lotus symbolically represents karma in many Asian traditions.Lotus is also considered as a
reminder that one can grow, share good karma and remain unstained even in muddy circumstances

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 TYPES OF KARMA

1. Sanchita Karma (Accumulated actions – Arrows in quiver)

2. Aagami Karma (Future Karma – Arrow is about to discharge)
3. Praarabdha Karma (Karma is about to act – Arrow is discharged and on
the fly)
4. Kriyamana Karma (Current Active Karma – Arrows hit the target )

 IS KARMA AN INFINITE LOOP?

‘Karma’ means action, to do something. Here, action refers to not only

physical activity but also includes any mental actions. We can say that
Karma happens through actions, words, and even thoughts.

Considering the principle of cause and effect, any action performed through
whichever means will have an impact. It is justified that good deeds must
yield good results and evil deeds yield wrong results, and Karma theory
follows the same.

Now, how do we classify any action as good or bad? This topic is again
very relative. Everyone has a different view of good and bad deeds.Broadly
we can say good karma brings around positive impact and bad karma bring
around negative implications.

Be it good or bad karma; the karma cycle is responsible for placing a soul
into endless infinite loops of birth and death.