Karma
Religious Studies: KS3, topic 2.2.13
Karma
Karma
- In Hindu Dharma, karma means “action” or “deed.”
- Karma is the belief that all actions have consequences. It is the law of cause and effect.
- When we help others, they benefit and so do we.
- When we harm others, we hurt both them and ourselves.
- It is of great importance that we develop the habit of selfless behaviour.
- Karma helps keep the universe fair and balanced.
Good karma, bad karma
- Every thought, word, or action creates karma.
- Good karma comes from being kind, honest, and helpful.
- Bad karma comes from lying, harming others, or being selfish.
- The effects of karma may appear immediately or in future lifetimes.
- Karma teaches that people are responsible for their own actions.
Moksha
- Living with good karma can lead to a better rebirth in the cycle of samsara.
- When a person creates only good karma, it's because they have learned all lessons in life.
- When this happens, the person reaches moksha (freedom for the soul).
Test yourself on Karma
What does the word karma mean?
How can people gain bad karma?
What is correct about karma?