What is Karma?

The word KARMA has many meanings in Hinduism such as 1. Action 2. Duty 3. Result of an action 4. Destiny 5. Effect 6. Result 7. Product are some of them. Details about KARMA was first described in the SATAPATHA BRAHMANA. When you act or when you think, you create an impression in the Chitta or in the subconcious mind . That impression or vasana or tendancy is known as Samsara. You and I are filled with impressions or vasanas or Samasaras. Thes SAMSARAS [subliminal tendencies] is the root cause of reincarnation as per the Upananishads.

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