karma

Meanings

Plural: karmas

Noun

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