A philosophical concept in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism, and a spiritual principle of cause and effect wherein the actions or intent of an individual impact their future, either in their present or future lives. From the Sanskrit, meaning “action,” “work” or “deed.”
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