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karma meaning in Sanskrit

कर्मन् karman

/ˈkɑː.mə/

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India/ˈkɐɾ.mɑː/

karma in Sanskrit: कर्मन् (karman). In English, karma means the sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.

Sanskrit words for karma

the total effect of a person’s actions and conduct during the successive phases of his existence
कर्मन् karman

English meaning of karma

  1. noun The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.
  2. noun A force or law of nature which causes one to reap what one sows; destiny; fate.
  3. noun A distinctive feeling, aura, or atmosphere.
  4. noun A score assigned to a user or post on some discussion forums, indicating popularity or perceived value.

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Questions about karma in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of karma in Sanskrit?
Karma in Sanskrit is कर्मन् (karman).
karma इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Karma: कर्मन् (karman).
What does karma mean in English?
Karma means the sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.

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