Definition of karma
1 often capitalized : the force generated by a person's actions held in Hinduism and Buddhism to perpetuate transmigration and in its ethical consequences to determine the nature of the person's next existence
2 : a characteristic emanation, aura, or spirit that infuses or vitalizes someone or something
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Examples of karma in a Sentence
She believes that helping people produces good karma.
as the site of a string of failed businesses, the building definitely had bad karma
Recent Examples of karma from the Web
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The hobby lobby revelations are further proof karma is real and God has a sense of humor.
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Buy Photo ON THE VENTNOR/MARGATE BORDER – Margate’s bad dune karma has apparently kicked in once again.
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Buy Photo ON THE VENTNOR/MARGATE BORDER – Margate’s bad dune karma has apparently kicked in once again.
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Chinese believe in karma, which contributes to stabilizing society, rebuilding moral ethics and building people’s confidence.
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Call it karma or coincidence, but Costes ended up reaching first base on a walk.
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Hats off to T Bone Burnett, who served as executive music director, and music director David Mansfield for delivering more than 90 minutes of instant tribute karma.
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McFadden said, attributing the run-in to good karma after recently donating to a friend in need.
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St. Paul Crosswalks and karmaHats off to St. Paul and Ramsey County for trying to crack down on drivers ignoring pedestrians.
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Origin and Etymology of karma
Sanskrit karma fate, work
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KARMA Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of karma for English Language Learners
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: the force created by a person's actions that is believed in Hinduism and Buddhism to determine what that person's next life will be like
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: the force created by a person's actions that some people believe causes good or bad things to happen to that person
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