Karma
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kərm(ə)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Karma is a noun meaning A force or law of nature which causes one to reap what one sows; destiny; fate.
Meaning
A force or law of nature which causes one to reap what one sows; destiny; fate.
More Meanings
- (uncommon) A distinctive feeling, aura, or atmosphere.
- (Internet) A score assigned to a user or post on some discussion forums, indicating popularity or perceived value.
- (Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism) The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.
Example Sentences
That means everything from lighting to the vibes, the karma of the room.
On the way to Lancaster, which was about an hour and a half from Philly, John felt the karma.
‘We are all part of a circle of karma. We will be rewarded for the good deeds of our forefathers, and pay the price for their sins.’
How many times when you have been in a bar have you felt that a confrontation was building up, even without extensive verbal exchanges? Sometimes you can feel the karma or energy of a place change, and you should not ignore that
Word Forms
- karmas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include samsara, yoga, yogin, mojo, stuff, fate.
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